Jeff Newman
Jeffrey Lynn Newman
Born: September 11, 1948
Fort Worth, TX US
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B, OF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 215
Draft: Round 26 (1970 June Amateur Draft, Cleveland Indians)
School: Texas Christian
Career: 1970-1976
Major League Statistics
TSN Contract Card
Jeff Newman compiled a career batting average of .260 with 78 home runs and 370 RBI in his 584-game career with the Indians, Reno Silver Sox, San Antonio Brewers, Salt Lake City Angels, Oklahoma City 89ers, Salt Lake City Gulls, Toledo Mud Hens and Tucson Toros. He began playing during the 1970 season and last took the field during the 1976 campaign.
 Reno Silver Sox |
 Salt Lake City Angels |
 Oklahoma City 89ers |
 Salt Lake City Gulls |
 Toledo Mud Hens |
 Tucson Toros |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | R | GULF | Indians | 55 | 218 | 195 | 27 | 61 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 35 | .313 | .361 | .451 | .812 | 88 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 1971 | A | CALL | Reno Silver Sox | 67 | 261 | 234 | 35 | 63 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 53 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 67 | .269 | .345 | .547 | .892 | 128 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1972 | A | CALL | Reno Silver Sox | 107 | 452 | 410 | 59 | 106 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 84 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 93 | .259 | .314 | .483 | .797 | 198 | 3 | 0 | 6 | ||
| 1973 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | 112 | 425 | 394 | 50 | 97 | 29 | 0 | 13 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 92 | .246 | .297 | .419 | .716 | 165 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1974 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Angels | 28 | 120 | 109 | 15 | 33 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 17 | .303 | .358 | .486 | .845 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | 57 | 206 | 188 | 19 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 38 | .245 | .299 | .383 | .682 | 72 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1975 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 32 | 69 | 64 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | .188 | .235 | .344 | .579 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1975 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Gulls | 58 | 202 | 176 | 24 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 30 | .227 | .299 | .369 | .669 | 65 | 0 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 1976 | AAA | PCL | Tucson Toros | 68 | 252 | 231 | 23 | 62 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 52 | .268 | .311 | .390 | .700 | 90 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Totals | 584 | 2205 | 2001 | 259 | 520 | 105 | 11 | 78 | 370 | 14 | 5 | 160 | 438 | .260 | .316 | .440 | .756 | 881 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | R | GULF | Indians | 1B | 39 | 289 | 7 | 10 | 20 | .967 | 7.590 | ||||
| 1970 | R | GULF | Indians | 3B | 12 | 8 | 23 | 4 | 1 | .886 | 2.583 | ||||
| 1970 | R | GULF | Indians | OF | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .889 | .800 | ||||
| 1971 | A | CALL | Reno Silver Sox | OF | 45 | 61 | 10 | 6 | 2 | .922 | 1.578 | ||||
| 1971 | A | CALL | Reno Silver Sox | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .500 | ||||
| 1971 | A | CALL | Reno Silver Sox | 1B | 16 | 106 | 7 | 3 | 12 | .974 | 7.062 | ||||
| 1971 | A | CALL | Reno Silver Sox | C | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 7.000 | 0 | |||
| 1972 | A | CALL | Reno Silver Sox | C | 80 | 547 | 63 | 24 | 3 | .962 | 7.625 | 51 | |||
| 1972 | A | CALL | Reno Silver Sox | 1B | 30 | 171 | 18 | 5 | 15 | .974 | 6.300 | ||||
| 1973 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | C | 106 | 668 | 72 | 10 | 10 | .987 | 6.981 | 29 | |||
| 1974 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Angels | C | 6 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 5.167 | 1 | |||
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | C | 40 | 266 | 16 | 5 | 2 | .983 | 7.050 | 3 | |||
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | 1B | 4 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .964 | 6.750 | ||||
| 1975 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Gulls | C | 35 | 162 | 17 | 11 | 4 | .942 | 5.114 | 5 | |||
| 1975 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | C | 20 | 87 | 6 | 2 | 2 | .979 | 4.650 | 4 | |||
| 1975 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Gulls | 1B | 11 | 105 | 5 | 1 | 11 | .991 | 1.000 | ||||
| 1976 | AAA | PCL | Tucson Toros | C | 67 | 311 | 26 | 13 | 1 | .963 | 5.030 | 6 | |||
| Totals | 524 | 2848 | 277 | 96 | 85 | .970 | 5.964 | 99 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | R | Gulf Coast League | Indians | CLE | ||
| 1971 | A | California League | Reno Silver Sox | CLE | ||
| 1972 | A | California League | Reno Silver Sox | CLE | ||
| 1973 | AA | Texas League | San Antonio Brewers | CLE | ||
| 1974 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Salt Lake City Angels | CAL | ||
| 1974 | AAA | American Association 2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | CLE | ||
| 1975 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Salt Lake City Gulls | CAL | ||
| 1975 | AAA | International League | Toledo Mud Hens | PHI | ||
| 1976 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tucson Toros | OAK |
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