Buddy Black

Harry Ralston Black

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: June 30, 1957 in San Mateo, CA
High School: Mark Morris (Longview, WA)
School: San Diego State University
Debut: September 5, 1981
Final Game: July 9, 1995
About biographical information

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Managerial Stats

Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	2007	50	San Diego Padres	NL		163	89	74	.546	3
2	2008	51	San Diego Padres	NL		162	63	99	.389	5
3	2009	52	San Diego Padres	NL		162	75	87	.463	4
4	2010	53	San Diego Padres	NL		162	90	72	.556	2
5	2011	54	San Diego Padres	NL		162	71	91	.438	5
					5 years	811	388	423	.478	3.8

Awards

2010 NL Manager of the Year

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