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Walt Weiss
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Walter William Weiss
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
- School University of North Carolina
- High School Suffern High School
- Debut July 12, 1987
- Final Game October 1, 2000
- Born November 28, 1963 in Tuxedo, NY USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Shortstop Walt Weiss was signed as a 1st round pick in the 1985 amateur draft by the Oakland A's and scout Mark Conkin.
After his 14-year playing career, Weiss was a special assistant to Colorado Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd from 2002 to 2008. He then turned to coaching at the high school level, at Regis Jesuit High School in the Denver, CO suburbs. On November 7, 2012, he was plucked form the high school ranks to be named the manager of the Rockies for 2013.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1988 AL Rookie of the Year Award
- 1988 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- NL All-Star (1998)
- Won a World Series with the Oakland Athletics in 1989
| AL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
| Mark McGwire | Walt Weiss | Gregg Olson |
| Preceded by Jim Tracy |
Colorado Rockies Manager 2013- |
Succeeded by current |
[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Colorado Rockies | National League | Colorado Rockies |
