R.J. Harrison
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Robert Joseph Harrison
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 215 lb.
- School Arizona State University
[edit] Biographical Information
R.J. Harrison was drafted in the 23rd round of the 1975 amateur draft. He played two seasons as a catcher then converted to pitching and played 3 more seasons. After retiring, Harrison scouted for the Seattle Mariners in 1979-1980.
After managing in the minors for 6 seasons, Harrison was a scout for the Mariners (1988-1990), California Angels (1991), New York Mets (1992-1993), Anaheim Angels (1994), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 1995 to 2004, was assistant scouting director in 2005 and has been director of scouting since 2005.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Wausau Timbers | Midwest League | 55-84 | 12th | Seattle Mariners | |
| 1983 | Wausau Timbers | Midwest League | 55-83 | 11th | Seattle Mariners | |
| 1984 | Salinas Spurs | California League | 66-74 | 5th (t) | Seattle Mariners | |
| 1985 | Salinas Spurs | California League | 89-55 | 1st | Seattle Mariners | Lost in 1st round |
| 1986 | Chattanooga Lookouts | Southern League | 64-78 | 10th | Seattle Mariners | |
| 1987 | Fresno Giants | California League | 80-63 | 2nd | San Francisco Giants | League Champs |
