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Encyclopedia > Clint Hurdle
Clint Hurdle
Outfielder, Manager
Born: July 30, 1957 (1957-07-30) (age 50)
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 18, 1977
for the Kansas City Royals
Final game
June 26, 1987
for the New York Mets
Career statistics
Batting average     .259
Home runs     32
RBIs     193
Teams

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As Manager Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42, Shea Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964-present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league titles World... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ...

Career highlights and awards

Clinton Merrick Hurdle (born July 30, 1957 in Big Rapids, Michigan) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the 2007 National League Champion Colorado Rockies, having held that position since April 26, 2002. Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Other nicknames The Rocks, The Rox, Blake Street Bombers, Hurdles Heroes. ... The 2007 National League Championship Series (NLCS) is the second round of the 2007 National League playoffs. ... is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... Big Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Austin Kearns, an outfielder, catches a fly ball. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ... New York Yankees manager Joe Torre returning to the dugout (September 2005) In baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally, the field manager); this individual controls matters of team batting order to more closely communicate with baserunners, but most managers delegate this responsibility... The 2007 National League Championship Series (NLCS) is the second round of the 2007 National League playoffs. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Other nicknames The Rocks, The Rox, Blake Street Bombers, Hurdles Heroes. ... is the 116th day of the year (117th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This year in baseball: 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 8 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ...

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Personal life

Clint is named for his father, Clinton Sr., who played collegiate baseball for Ferris State University. When Clint was 4 years old, the family moved from Michigan to Florida so Clint Sr. could take a job at the Kennedy Space Center.[1] Clint is a 1975 graduate of Merritt Island High School in Merritt Island, Florida. Ferris State University is an institute of higher learning whose main campus is located in Big Rapids, Michigan, in Mecosta County, with a secondary campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and smaller programs located throughout the region. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... This article is about the U.S. State of Florida. ... Merritt Island and Kennedy Space Center (shown in white). ... Merritt Island is a census designated place in Brevard County, on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of Florida. ...


Hurdle is married with three children; a daughter with Prader-Willi Syndrome, a son, and a daughter from a previous marriage.[2] Prader-Willi syndrome (abbreviated PWS) is a very rare genetic disorder, in which seven genes (or some subset thereof) on chromosome 15 are missing or unexpressed (chromosome 15q partial deletion) on the paternal chromosome. ...


Baseball career

After being selected by the Kansas City Royals with the 9th pick of the first round in the 1975 amateur draft, Hurdle played for the Royals from 1977 to 1981, but never achieved the level of play suggested by his high draft position. Playing regularly only in 1978 and 1980, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in December 1981, and after spending 1982 with the Reds, went on waivers to join the New York Mets (1983, 1985) and St. Louis Cardinals (1986) before ending his career with the Mets in 1987. Hurdle had been featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1978 as that year's "phenom." Throughout his career, he also played first base, third base, catcher and designated hitter. Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January-June January 23 - Ralph Kiner is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42, Shea Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964-present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league titles World... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 14 - Catfish Hunter and Billy Williams are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... The first issue of Sports Illustrated, August 16, 1954, showing Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Mathews at bat in Milwaukee County Stadium. ...


Hurdle began his managerial career the next year, when he was named Manager of the St. Lucie Mets, a Class "A" team, in 1988. He also served as Manager for the AA Jackson Mets (1990-1991), and the AAA Tidewater/Norfolk Tides (1992-1993). In 1994 he joined the Colorado Rockies organization as the minor league hitting instructor; serving in that capacity until he was named the Rockies hitting coach in 1997. Hurdle was promoted to Manager in 2002 following the early-season firing of Buddy Bell. The St. ... For the organization which many minor leagues belong to, see Minor League Baseball Part of the History of baseball series. ... For the organization which many minor leagues belong to, see Minor League Baseball Part of the History of baseball series. ... The Jackson Mets are a former professional baseball team based in Jackson, Mississippi, from 1975 through 1990. ... For the organization which many minor leagues belong to, see Minor League Baseball Part of the History of baseball series. ... League International League Division South Division Year founded 1961 Major League affiliation Baltimore Orioles Home ballpark Harbor Park Previous home ballparks Met Park City Norfolk, Virginia Current uniform colors blue, powder blue, navy blue, black, red Previous uniform colors Logo design The wordmark Tides in navy blue with powder blue... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Other nicknames The Rocks, The Rox, Blake Street Bombers, Hurdles Heroes. ... David Gus Buddy Bell (born August 27, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former third baseman and the former manager in Major League Baseball of the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and the Kansas City Royals. ...


On April 2, 2006 he was given a two year contract extension.[3] In June 2006, Hurdle and the Rockies' front office were cited by USA Today as promoting a "Christian-based" atmosphere and guidelines.[4] is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ...


Hurdle also played in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League during 3 different seasons. In his first season, 1977-1978, he led the league in home runs (18) while batting .305 with 52 RBI's. He played again in 1979 and 1983. In all 3 times he led the league in walks while playing for the local team Tiburones de La Guaira [5] [6] The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League or Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional (LVBP) is the highest level baseball league in Venezuela. ... The Tiburones de La Guaira (English: ) are a baseball team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. ...


Best Finish Ever

In 2007, Hurdle managed Colorado to their best finish ever in the team's 15-year history by winning the last 14 out of 15 games in order to force a tie-breaker game with the San Diego Padres to determine the winner of the National League Wild Card. Colorado defeated San Diego, reaching the playoffs for only the second time in Rockies history. Hurdle's Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the Division Series, sweeping them in three games to force a match up with their rival Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS. The Rockies continued their improbable streak by sweeping Arizona in four games to win the first pennant in team history and reach the 2007 World Series. In the World Series, Colorado faced the Boston Red Sox. The Rockies lost for the first time in the 2007 postseason in game one and were ultimately swept in four games. Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... National league can refer to: National Basketball League, in the United States and Canada, which merged with the rival Basketball Association of America to form the National Basketball Association National Football League, the major American football league in the United States National Hockey League, the major ice hockey league in... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) West Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–present) Other nicknames The D-backs, The Snakes Ballpark Chase Field (1998–present) a. ... Dates: October 24 – October 28, 2007 MVP: Mike Lowell Television: FOX (U.S.), RSN (Canada), NASN (Europe), ESPN Latin America Announcers: Joe Buck and Tim McCarver Umpires: Ed Montague, Laz Díaz, Ted Barrett, Chuck Meriwether, Mike Everitt, Mike Reilly[1] ALCS: Boston Red Sox def. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds...


Managerial records

Team Year Regular Season Post Season
Won Lost Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
COL 2002 67 73 .479 4th in NL West - - - -
COL 2003 74 88 .457 4th in NL West - - - -
COL 2004 68 95 .420 4th in NL West - - - -
COL 2005 67 95 .414 5th in NL West - - - -
COL 2006 76 86 .469 4th in NL West - - - -
COL 2007 90 73 .552 2nd in NL West 7 4 .636 Lost in World Series

Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Other nicknames The Rocks, The Rox, Blake Street Bombers, Hurdles Heroes. ... The National League West Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ...

See also

  • List of Major League Baseball managers in 2006
  • List of Major League Baseball managers in 2007
  • List of Major League Baseball managers in 2008

±hosted the MLB All Star Game List of Major League Baseball managers in 2005 List of Major League Baseball managers in 2007 Category: ... ±hosted the MLB All Star Game List of Major League Baseball managers in 2006 List of Major League Baseball managers in 2008 Template:List of Major League Baseball Managers Category: ... ±hosted the MLB All Star Game List of Major League Baseball managers in 2007 List of Major League Baseball managers in 2009 Template:List of Major League Baseball Managers Category: ...

References

  1. ^ Arangue, Jorge. "From rocky past to Rockies success", 2007-10-23. Retrieved on 2007-10-24. 
  2. ^ Michaelis, Vicki. "Clint Hurdle balances family concerns with baseball", 2007-09-12. Retrieved on 2007-10-20. 
  3. ^ Harding, Thomas. "O'Dowd, Hurdle extended for two years", 2007-04-07. Retrieved on 2007-04-19. 
  4. ^ Nightengale, Bob. "Baseball's Rockies seek revival on two levels", 2006-06-01. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. 
  5. ^ "SI Flashback: This Year's Phenom". 
  6. ^ "Francona y Hurdle son producto del Caribe". 

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Preceded by
Buddy Bell
Colorado Rockies Manager
April 26, 2002-
Succeeded by
incumbent

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