Harry Spilman

William Harry Spilman

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
• High School Terrell Academy
• Debut September 11, 1978
• Final Game September 30, 1989
• Born July 18, 1954 in Albany, GA USA

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Biographical Information

After his playing career ended, Harry Spilman was hitting coach for the Houston Astros from mid-2000 to 2004. He served in the same role with the Round Rock Express of the Pacific Coast League in 2005-2006. Spilman was the Astros' minor league field coordinator for two years. He also spent seven years as a minor league manager and hitting instructor in the Cleveland Indians organization, including managing the Burlington (NC) Indians from 1995 to 1997. In 2007, Spilman was the hitting coach of the Nashville Sounds. In 2010 he was a special assistant in player development for the Texas Rangers. He later moved to the Kansas City Royals organization and in 2022 was a special assistant to the General Manager for player development.

Spilman is the son-in-law of Harley Grossman, cousin of Greg Walker, and his father Harry Sr., was a catcher in the Dodgers' system in 1952.

Notable Achievements

• 1977 Player of the Year Eastern League Trois-Rivières Aigles

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1995	Burlington Indians	Appalachian League	26-38	8th	Cleveland Indians
1996	Burlington Indians	Appalachian League	29-38	6th	Cleveland Indians
1997	Burlington Indians	Appalachian League	22-31	--	Cleveland Indians		replaced by Joe Mikulik on August 12
	Columbus RedStixx	South Atlantic League	12-6	12th	Cleveland Indians		replaced Boyd Coffie (6-17) August 14