Jeff Newman

Note: This page discusses major league player and coach Jeff Newman. For the college coach of the same name, click here.

Jeffrey Lynn Newman

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 218 lb.
• School Texas Christian University
• High School Paschal High School
• Debut June 30, 1976
• Final Game September 7, 1984
• Born September 11, 1948 in Fort Worth, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Jeff Newman was a coach for the 1986 Oakland A's and served as interim manager that year, going 2-8.

Newman was named the 1989 Southern League manager of the year while managing the Huntsville Stars. He also managed the 1988 Modesto A's, the 1990 Huntsville Stars and the 1991 Tacoma Tigers.

Newman returned to the majors as a coach for the Cleveland Indians from 1992 to 1999 and the Baltimore Orioles in 2000.

Newman's son Ryan Newman has played, coached, and managed in the minors.

Notable Achievements

• AL All-Star (1979)
• 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1979)

Preceded by Jackie Moore

Oakland Athletics Manager 1986

Succeeded by Tony LaRussa

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1986	Oakland Athletics	American League	2-8	--	Oakland Athletics		replaced Jackie Moore (29-44) on June 27/ replaced by Tony LaRussa on July 7
1988	Modesto A's	California League	54-88	8th	Oakland Athletics
1989	Huntsville Stars	Southern League	82-61	2nd	Oakland Athletics	Lost in 1st round
1990	Huntsville Stars	Southern League	79-65	3rd	Oakland Athletics
1991	Tacoma Tigers	Pacific Coast League	63-73	9th	Oakland Athletics

Related Sites

• Jeff Newman at the SABR Bio Project
• BR Manager page