Butch Hobson | |
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Third baseman / Manager | |
Born: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. | August 17, 1951|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 7, 1975, for the Boston Red Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 3, 1982, for the New York Yankees | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .248 |
Home runs | 98 |
Runs batted in | 397 |
Managerial record | 207–232 |
Winning % | .472 |
Teams | |
As player
As manager |
Clell Lavern "Butch" Hobson Jr. (born August 17, 1951) is an American professional baseball manager and former third baseman.
Hobson played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, California Angels, and New York Yankees, and managed for the Red Sox from 1992 to 1994. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 193 pounds (88 kg), he batted and threw right-handed. Since retiring as an active player, he has managed several Minor League Baseball teams.