Major League Baseball Player, Manager, and Scout
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Key moments and achievements from Eddie Haas's life.
Eddie was born
· Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Professional Milestone
Haas made his Major League Baseball debut as an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs on September 8, 1957. This followed his signing with the organization as an amateur free agent. His time with the Cubs was brief, as he was traded to the Milwaukee Braves later that year.
Professional Milestone
Haas made his Major League Baseball debut as an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs on September 8, 1957. This followed his signing with the organization as an amateur free agent. His time with the Cubs was brief, as he was traded to the Milwaukee Braves later that year.
Personal Challenge
A broken ankle forced Haas to miss the entire 1959 professional baseball season. This significant physical setback interrupted his playing career but provided a period of observation that would later inform his scouting and coaching philosophies. He returned to play briefly in 1960 before moving into leadership roles.
Personal Challenge
A broken ankle forced Haas to miss the entire 1959 professional baseball season. This significant physical setback interrupted his playing career but provided a period of observation that would later inform his scouting and coaching philosophies. He returned to play briefly in 1960 before moving into leadership roles.
Award
While leading the Richmond Braves, Haas was named the International League Manager of the Year. This honor recognized his ability to develop talent and manage the 'little things' that lead to winning baseball. It served as a key stepping stone toward his eventual appointment as a Major League manager.
Award
While leading the Richmond Braves, Haas was named the International League Manager of the Year. This honor recognized his ability to develop talent and manage the 'little things' that lead to winning baseball. It served as a key stepping stone toward his eventual appointment as a Major League manager.
Professional Milestone
Haas was appointed as the manager of the Atlanta Braves, succeeding Joe Torre in the dugout. He managed the club for 121 games during the 1985 season, bringing his 'basic fundamentalist' approach to the highest level of the game. This role solidified his reputation as a loyal and essential member of the Braves organization.
Professional Milestone
Haas was appointed as the manager of the Atlanta Braves, succeeding Joe Torre in the dugout. He managed the club for 121 games during the 1985 season, bringing his 'basic fundamentalist' approach to the highest level of the game. This role solidified his reputation as a loyal and essential member of the Braves organization.
Professional Milestone
During his long tenure as a scout for the Montreal Expos, Haas identified and helped sign future stars including Marquis Grissom and Cliff Floyd. His work during this period was described as the 'quiet architecture' of the team's success. He became known as one of the most influential talent evaluators in the sport.
Professional Milestone
During his long tenure as a scout for the Montreal Expos, Haas identified and helped sign future stars including Marquis Grissom and Cliff Floyd. His work during this period was described as the 'quiet architecture' of the team's success. He became known as one of the most influential talent evaluators in the sport.
Eddie Haas passed away
