Troy Pipkin Agnew (August 8, 1890 – November 23, 1971) was an American Minor League Baseball manager and catcher. His brother was Sam Agnew.
Playing career Agnew began his playing career in 1914. He did not play in 1916, 1917 or 1918, and in his first year back in 1919 he hit only .144 in 222 at-bats. In ten minor league seasons, he hit above .250 only twice, in 1922 and 1924. He did not play in 1926, and 1927 was his final season.Minor league statistics In May 1922, he bought his release from Augusta, with whom he had been playing, and headed to Okmulgee for his first managerial assignment.The Morning Tulsa Daily World
Managerial career Agnew often served as a player-manager.
Year-by-Year Managerial Record
Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs 1922 Okmulgee Drillers Western Association none replaced John Wuffli 1923 Okmulgee Drillers Western Association 81-63 3rd none Lost League Finals 1924 Okmulgee Drillers Western Association 110-48 1st none League Champs 1925 Augusta Tygers South Atlantic League none replaced by Emil Huhn 1926 Richmond Colts Virginia League none replaced by Guy Lacy 1927 Okmulgee Drillers Western Association 57-75 5th none 1937 Augusta Tigers South Atlantic League none replaced Jack Mealey
Agnew ran the Augusta franchise in the 1930s, buying the ballclub in 1929. Prior to owning it, he served as its business manager.Troy Agnew Buys Augusta Ball Club His brother Sam managed.Herald-Journal He would later buy the Palatka AzaleasSam Agnew SABR Bioproject and serve as the business manager of the Sumter Chicks.Rock Hill Herald He served as vice-president of the South Atlantic League for a spell.Lewiston Evening Journal
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