 The team went 81–55 in his first season, and he was named Manager of the Year for the Midwest League.He served as manager for three more seasons, leading the team to records of 75–64, 76–64, and 65–74, then was named as the Indians' traveling minor league hitting instructor for the 1985 season.After serving one season in that role, Hodge was named manager of the Beloit Brewers, and served from 1986 to 1988, guiding the team to records of 70–69, 76–64, and 66–74.