Tris Speaker
Inducted:
1937
Managerial Stats
Born:
April 4, 1888
Hubbard, Texas, U.S.
Died:
December 8, 1958
Whitney, Texas, U.S.
Position:
Manager
Tris Speaker was one of the greatest center fielders in baseball history, known for his exceptional defense, clutch hitting, and leadership. Playing from 1907 to 1928, primarily with the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians, Speaker was a three-time World Series champion and a career .345 hitter, ranking among the best of all time.
His 792 career doubles remain an MLB record, showcasing his ability to consistently drive the ball into gaps.
Speaker was a player-manager for Cleveland, leading them to a World Series title in 1920. His shallow outfield positioning and quick reflexes revolutionized defensive play, making him a defensive pioneer.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, Speaker’s legacy as a hitter, fielder, and leader remains unparalleled.
Speaker's Awards and Records
- Led Cleveland Indians to their first World Series title (1920)
- Managed Cleveland from 1919 to 1926, winning 617 games
- Achieved a .543 managerial winning percentage
- Finished in the top three of the AL standings five times
- Developed innovative defensive strategies, including shallow outfield positioning
- Successfully balanced player-manager role while maintaining elite on-field performance
- One of the few player-managers to win a World Series
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (1937) for contributions as both player and manager
MLB Teams
Cleveland Indians (1919–1926)
MLB Stats
Seasons Managed:
8
Games Managed:
1,141
Wins:
617
Losses:
520
Winning Percentage:
.543
World Series Titles:
1