Ken Bracey
Encyclopedia
Kenneth Wayne Bracey is a former minor league baseball pitcher, manager and big league scout. Currently, he serves as a special assistant to the Los Angeles Dodgers
General Manager, Ned Colletti
.
organization, and the rest of his career in the New York Giants/San Francisco Giants
organization. He was mostly a relief pitcher, appearing in 331 games and starting only 18 of them. Overall, he went 52-40 with a 3.51 ERA. Perhaps his best season was in 1961, with the Springfield Giants
. That year, he went 9-5 with a 2.85 ERA in 53 relief appearances.
for part of the 1970 season, replacing Sonny Ruberto
. He served as manager of the Alexandria Aces
for part of the 1974 season, replacing Jackie Brandt
.
for 36 year, since their inaugural season. From 1997 to 2006, he served as a special assistant to General Manager Kevin Towers
. He has also worked as an amateur and professional scout.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
General Manager, Ned Colletti
Ned Colletti
Ned Louis Colletti, Jr. is the General Manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously served as Assistant General Manager for the San Francisco Giants....
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Playing career
Bracey pitched from 1956 to 1964. He spent 1956 in the New York YankeesNew York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
organization, and the rest of his career in the New York Giants/San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
organization. He was mostly a relief pitcher, appearing in 331 games and starting only 18 of them. Overall, he went 52-40 with a 3.51 ERA. Perhaps his best season was in 1961, with the Springfield Giants
Springfield Giants
From 1957 through 1965, the Springfield Giants were the Single-A and Double-A baseball team affiliate of the New York/San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League...
. That year, he went 9-5 with a 2.85 ERA in 53 relief appearances.
Managerial career
Bracey served as a manager for the Lodi PadresLodi Padres
The Lodi Padres were a minor league baseball team based in Lodi, California that played in the California League from 1970 to 1971. They were affiliated with the San Diego Padres and played at Lawrence Park. In 1970, under managers Sonny Ruberto and Ken Bracey, they went 43-97, finishing eighth in...
for part of the 1970 season, replacing Sonny Ruberto
Sonny Ruberto
John Edward "Sonny" Ruberto is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played parts of two seasons in the majors, for the San Diego Padres and for the Cincinnati Reds. After his playing career, he worked as a minor league manager and coach in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.-Sources:...
. He served as manager of the Alexandria Aces
Alexandria Aces
This article is about the Alexandria Aces of the Texas Collegiate League, who are based in Alexandria, LA. For the Alexandria Aces of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League, see Alexandria Aces ...
for part of the 1974 season, replacing Jackie Brandt
Jackie Brandt
John George Brandt Jr. is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent before the 1953 season, and played for the Cardinals , New York Giants , San Francisco Giants , Baltimore Orioles , Philadelphia Phillies , and Houston Astros...
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Post playing/managing
Bracey worked for the San Diego PadresSan Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
for 36 year, since their inaugural season. From 1997 to 2006, he served as a special assistant to General Manager Kevin Towers
Kevin Towers
Kevin S. Towers is currently the general manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also served as the general manager of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres from 1995-2009.-Playing career:...
. He has also worked as an amateur and professional scout.