Marty McManus
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Martin Joseph McManus
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10½", Weight 160 lb.
- Debut September 25, 1920
- Final Game September 30, 1934
- Born March 14, 1900 in Chicago, IL USA
- Died February 18, 1966 in St. Louis, MO USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Infielder Marty McManus had a long career in the majors and led the American League in doubles in 1925 and stolen bases in 1930.
He managed both in the majors and in the minors. He managed the Kenosha Comets in the 1944 AAGPBL. In 1945 and 1948, he guided the South Bend Blue Sox.
As a manager at San Antonio, he managed Vern Stephens and called him "the best shortstop prospect I have ever seen". As a manager with the Boston Red Sox he took on the task of trying to teach Smead Jolley to defend in left field.
The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract lists McManus at # 58 on the all-time list of second baseman, calling him a Gil McDougald type of player who was decent at both second and third base.
Notable Achievements[edit]
- AL Doubles Leader (1925)
- AL Stolen Bases Leader (1930)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1922)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1925 & 1926)
| Preceded by Shano Collins |
Boston Red Sox Manager 1932-1933 |
Succeeded by Bucky Harris |
Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record[edit]
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Boston Red Sox | American League | 32-67 | 8th | Boston Red Sox | replaced Shano Collins (11-44) on June 19 | |
| 1933 | Boston Red Sox | American League | 63-86 | 7th | Boston Red Sox | ||
| 1935 | St. Paul Saints | American Association | 78-75 | 5th | none | ||
| 1936 | Tulsa Oilers | Texas League | 80-74 | 3rd | none | League Champs | |
| 1938 | Williamsport Grays | Eastern League | 65-74 | 6th | Philadelphia Athletics | ||
| 1939 | Williamsport Grays | Eastern League | 71-69 | 6th | Philadelphia Athletics | ||
| 1940 | San Antonio Missions | Texas League | 89-72 | 2nd | St. Louis Browns | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1941 | San Antonio Missions | Texas League | 58-96 | 8th | St. Louis Browns | ||
| 1947 | Denver Bears | Western League | 54-75 | 5th | New York Yankees |
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