Eddie Leishman

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Edwin William Leishman

  • Bats Right
  • Height 5' 10", Weight 155 lb.

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Biographical Information[edit]

Eddie Leishman was the Minor League Executive of the Year twice - for the Salt Lake City Bees in 1959 and the San Diego Padres in 1964. He had previously spent a decade as a minor league infielder, reaching AA, and then managed briefly in the minors.

Leishman was vice-president of the San Diego Padres from 1969 until his passing.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs
1939 Twin Falls Cowboys Pioneer League 30-24 -- Seattle Rainiers -- replaced by Wes Schulmerich on July 4
Spokane Hawks Western International League 36-36 4th Seattle Rainiers Lost in 1st round replaced Ted Clawitter on July 4
1940 Spokane Indians Western International League 84-59 1st none Lost League Finals
1946 Idaho Falls Russets Pioneer League 53-76 5th none

sources include: 1973 Baseball Guide

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