Ed Kobesky

Edward Leonard Kobesky (Shovels)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10, Weight 195 lb.

• Born April 17, 1916 in Scranton, PA USA
• Died February 14, 1952 in Scranton, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Ed Kobesky played 15 years in the minor leagues and managed for four. He hit .300 8 times, including back-to-back seasons of .390 in 1948-1949. He hit 15 or more home runs 6 times. His most impressive run came in AAA during World War II when he averaged over 24 home runs for the 1942-1944 Buffalo Bisons. In 1944, he hit .328 with 26 HR and 129 RBI for his best season in the high minors. He also led the 1943 International League with 18 home runs.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1948	New Brunswick Hubs/Kingston Hubs	Colonial League	61-71	4th	none	Lost in 1st round
1949	Batavia Clippers	PONY League	66-60	4th	Cleveland Indians	Lost in 1st round
1950	Batavia Clippers	PONY League	61-64	5th	Cleveland Indians
1951	Batavia Clippers	PONY League	43-63	7th	Cleveland Indians		replaced by Joe Vosmik (9-20) July 24-August 9