Eddie Kasko

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Eddie Kasko

Edward Michael Kasko was born on Monday, June 27, 1932, in Linden, New Jersey. Kasko was 24 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 18, 1957, with the St. Louis Cardinals. Kasko signed with the St. Louis Browns as an amateur free agent in 1949. He batted and threw righthanded. He is a former infielder, manager, scout and front office executive.

1 Playing Career
2 Managing Career

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Playing Career

Eddie Kasko was a standout defensive player as a SS and third baseman. He played for ten seasons (1957-66) with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox. His career batting average was .264 in 1,077 games and 3,546 at bats.

Was the starting SS for the National League pennant winning Cinncinati Reds team in 1961.
Elected as a National League All-Star in 1961
Lead the NL shortstops in fielding % with the Houston Astros in 1964.

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Managing Career

Managed the Red Sox' AAA clubs in Toronto and Louisville of the International League from 1967-69. He succeeded Dick Williams as Red Sox manager in 1970, and led the team for four seasons. His final record with Boston, over four seasons, was 345-295 (.539). Kasko remained with the Red Sox for another two decades, as a scout, and then, after 1977, as the team's director of scouting and vice president, baseball development. He retired in 1994.

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Managerial Record

Year    League   Team     Age  G       W    L    WP   Finish
1970 AL East     BostonRS  38   162   87   75   .537      3
1971 AL East     BostonRS  39   162   85   77   .525      3
1972 AL East     BostonRS  40   155   85   70   .548      2
1973 AL East     BostonRS  41   161   88   73   .547      2
     TOTAL                      640  345  295   .539

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Transactions

Before 1949 Season: Signed by the St. Louis Browns as an amateur free agent.
Before 1950 Season: Sent from the St. Louis Browns to the Suffolk (Virginia) in an unknown transaction.
Before 1951 Season: Sent from the Suffolk (Virginia) to the Philadelphia Phillies in an unknown transaction.
Before 1954 Season: Sent from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Richmond (International) in an unknown transaction.
October, 1955: Purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals from the Richmond (International).
October 3, 1958: Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals with Del Ennis and Bob Mabe to the Cincinnati Redlegs for Alex Grammas, George Crowe, and Alex Kellner.
January 20, 1964: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Houston Colt .45's for Jim Dickson, Wally Wolf, and cash.
April 3, 1966: Traded by the Houston Astros to the Boston Red Sox for Felix Mantilla.
October 21, 1966: Released by the Boston Red Sox.

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