Eddie Haas
George Edwin Haas
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 178 lb.
- High School St. John High School (Paducah)
- Debut September 8, 1957
- Final Game October 1, 1960
- Born May 26, 1935 in Paducah, KY USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Eddie Haas had one career home run, on July 22, 1960 for the Milwaukee Braves against the Chicago Cubs. The pitcher was Don Elston. In addition to his three years in the majors, Eddie had eleven years in the minors, often hitting over .300. In his best season, he hit .373 in 78 games for the 1963 Denver Bears, often pinch-hitting.
Haas was the Atlanta Braves' minor league hitting instructor in 1973-1974 and a Braves' coach from 1974 to 1977 and in 1984 before managing the club in 1985. He was also a minor league manager for 13 seasons between 1966 and 1984.
Eddie is the brother of minor leaguer Lou Haas and the cousin of Phil Roof, Gene Roof, and minor leaguers Paul Roof, David Roof, Adrian Roof, Shawn Roof, Jonathan Roof and Eric Roof. He is also the father of minor leaguers Matt Haas and Danny Haas.
| Preceded by Joe Torre |
Atlanta Braves Manager 1985 |
Succeeded by Bobby Wine |
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