Solly Hemus
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Solomon Joseph Hemus
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 175 lb.
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[edit] Biographical Information
Infielder Solly Hemus played eleven seasons in the majors, hitting a career .273, moderate power, a good eye at the plate and ability to get on base. He led the league once in runs scored and three times in hit-by-pitch. Finished his M.L. career with a stunning 39 percent on-base-percentage.
He was player-manager of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1959 and led the club for a season and a half after that year. He was a New York Mets coach in 1962 and 1963 and a member of the Cleveland Indians staff in 1964 and 1965.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL Runs Scored Leader (1952)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1952 & 1953)
| Preceded by Stan Hack | St. Louis Cardinals Manager 1959-1961 | Succeeded by Johnny Keane |
[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | St. Louis Cardinals | National League | 71-83 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1960 | St. Louis Cardinals | National League | 86-68 | 3rd | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1961 | St. Louis Cardinals | National League | 33-41 | 5th | St. Louis Cardinals | replaced by Johnny Keane on July 6 | |
| 1966 | Jacksonville Suns | International League | 78-79 | 7th | New York Mets |
