Dave Cripe
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David Gordon Cripe
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
- School College of William and Mary, University of La Verne
- Debut September 10, 1978
- Final Game October 1, 1978
- Born April 7, 1951 in Ramona, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dave Cripe played seven games in the majors for the Kansas City Royals in 1978, a team which won its division. Cripe, a third baseman, didn't succeed in taking the job away from the regular at that position, George Brett.
Cripe played nine years in the minors, with the heart of his career at Omaha. He hit .300 there in 1978, on a team which also featured Randy Bass.
Cripe managed in the minors from 1982-1986 with a .546 winning percentage.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Asheville Tourists | South Atlantic League | 65-76 | 8th | Houston Astros | ||
| 1983 | Daytona Beach Astros | Florida State League | 85-49 | 1st | Houston Astros | Lost League Finals | |
| 1984 | Daytona Beach Astros | Florida State League | 82-62 | 2nd | Houston Astros | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1985 | Osceola Astros | Florida State League | 77-58 | 2nd | Houston Astros | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1986 | Columbus Astros | Southern League | -- | Houston Astros | -- | replaced by Charlie Taylor on June 10 |
