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Shreveport Captains
The Shreveport Captains (1971–2000) and Shreveport Swamp Dragons (2001–02) were a professional minor-league baseball team based in Shreveport, Louisiana. They were affiliated with the California Angels (1971–72), Milwaukee Brewers (1973–74), Pittsburgh Pirates (1975–78) and San Francisco Giants (1979–2002). After the 2002 season, the team moved to Frisco, Texas, to become the Frisco RoughRiders. Season-by-season Major league alumni * Mike Aldrete (Giants, Expos, Padres, Indians, Athletics, Angels, Yankees) * Rich Aurilia (Giants, Mariners, Reds) * Marvin Benard (Giants) * Jeff Brantley (SF Giants, Reds, Cardinals, Philies, Rangers) * Troy Brohawn (SF Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks, LA Dodgers) * Nate Bump (Marlins) * John Burkett (SF Giants, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox) * Jay Canizaro (Giants, Twins) *Royce Clayton (Giants, Cardinals, Rangers, White Sox, Brewers, Rockies, Diamondbacks, Nationals) *Dennis Cook (Giants, Indians, Mets, Angels) *Chili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas League
The Texas League is a Minor League Baseball league which has operated in the South Central United States since 1902. It is classified as a Double-A league. Despite the league's name, only its five South Division teams are actually based in the state of Texas; the five North Division teams are located in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The league temporarily operated for the 2021 season as Double-A Central before reassuming its original moniker in 2022. The Texas League was founded in 1902, although it traces its lineage back to a predecessor founded in 1888. History 20th century The league was founded in 1888 and ran through 1892. It was refounded in 1895 and ran through 1899 (under the name Texas Association in 1895 and Texas-Southern League in 1896). The Texas League was revived as a Class D league in 1902, moved to Class C in 1904 where it played through 1910 (except for 1906 as Class D again), played at Class B until 1920, and finally moved up to Class A in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Gilbert
Andrew Gilbert (July 18, 1914 – August 29, 1992) was a Major League Baseball player and coach and a minor league manager. He was a center fielder during the 1942 and 1946 seasons. Listed at 6' 0", 203 lb., Gilbert batted and threw right-handed. A native of Bradenville, Pennsylvania, Gilbert entered the majors in 1942 with the Boston Red Sox, playing for them in six games before joining the military service during World War II (1943–45). After discharge, he rejoined the Red Sox in 1946, his last Major League season. In parts of two seasons, Gilbert was a .083 hitter (1-for-12) with one run and one RBI in eight games. He did not hit a home run. As a defensive replacement, he collected six putouts for a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. Following his playing career, Gilbert became a successful minor league manager in 29 seasons with the New York/San Francisco Giants (1950–1980) and Atlanta Braves (1981–1982) organizations. He posted a 2,009–1,889 record for a . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Mendoza
Mario Mendoza Aizpuru (born 26 December 1950) is a Mexican former professional baseball infielder who is currently the manager of Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. Mendoza, a lifetime .215 hitter, is best known for being the source of the name for the threshold for batting ineptitude, the "Mendoza Line", meaning a batting average of .200. Mendoza managed in the minor leagues and in Mexico after his nine-year Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career. He is a member of the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. Playing career Pittsburgh Pirates Mendoza first caught the eye of the Pittsburgh Pirates while playing for the Mexico City Diablos Rojos of the Mexican League in 1970. His ability for picking grounders prompted the Pirates to purchase Mendoza's contract from Mexico City. Mendoza played four seasons in the Pirates' farm system before debuting with the Pirates on April 26, 1974, as a pinch runner for Willie Stargell. With the Pirates down 3–2 in the ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Russell (shortstop)
William Ellis Russell (born October 21, 1948) is an American former shortstop, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. Russell played his entire 18-year, 2,181-game career with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the starting shortstop for four National League pennant winners and one World Series championship team. He also served as the team's manager from 1996 to 1998. Playing career A right-handed batter and thrower, Russell was selected in the ninth round of the 1966 MLB Draft out of Pittsburg (Kansas) High School and debuted with the Dodgers in as a 20-year-old outfielder. His first two MLB seasons were spent in the outfield as veteran Maury Wills was the Dodgers shortstop. In 1971, Russell split time between the infield, mostly at second base, and the outfield (primarily right field). During the 1972 season, with Wills mired in a slump, Russell got the start at shortstop on April 29 and held onto the position for the next eleven years.John and Valenti, p. 128 He anchored a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Hayes (baseball)
William Ernest Hayes (born October 24, 1957), nicknamed "Wild Bill", is an American former catcher for the Chicago Cubs (1980–81). After his playing career he became a coach for the San Francisco Giants. Early life Born in Cheverly, Maryland, Hayes grew up in North Platte, Nebraska and graduated from St. Patrick High School. College career Hayes caught the eye of coach Bob Warn at Iowa Western Community College and was offered a scholarship at Indiana State when Warn took the head coaching position there in 1976. Hayes played three seasons at Indiana State (1976–78). In 1978, his junior season at Indiana State, Hayes was an all-conference player and led the team with 13 home runs. He batted .317 with 48 RBI (in 53 games) and threw out 18 of 21 runners attempting to steal. Professional career Draft and minor leagues Hayes was the Cubs' first-round draft selection and the 13th overall pick in 1978. Chicago Cubs (1980–1981) In two years in the majors, he played in f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane Turner
Shane Lee Turner (born January 8, 1963) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in parts of three seasons in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for three different teams. He is the manager of the independent Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. Career Turner attended Garey High School in Pomona, CA. He then played for Cal State Fullerton, playing twice in the College World Series and winning the 1984 national championship. The New York Yankees selected him in the sixth round of the 1985 MLB draft. In , he was traded with fellow prospect Keith Hughes to the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder Mike Easler. Turner made his MLB debut the following year, batting 6-for-35 in 18 games. From there, Turner played in the minors for another six seasons, getting brief trials with the Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles (also known as the O's) are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Hart (switch Hitter)
James Michael Hart (born December 20, 1951) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played five games for the Texas Rangers in , getting one hit in four at bats. Following his major league career, Hart has had a long career as a minor league manager and coach. His most recent managerial stint was in with the Shreveport Captains The Shreveport Captains (1971–2000) and Shreveport Swamp Dragons (2001–02) were a professional minor-league baseball team based in Shreveport, Louisiana. They were affiliated with the California Angels (1971–72), Milwaukee Brewers (1973–7 .... Sources Retrosheet 1951 births Living people Alma Scots baseball players Baseball players from Kalamazoo, Michigan Charleston Charlies players Columbus Clippers players Denver Bears players Fort Lauderdale Yankees managers Jamestown Falcons players Leones del Caracas players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Major League Baseball outfielders Omaha Royals players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Lezcano
Carlos Manuel Lezcano (born September 30, 1955), is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player who played outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1981 for the Chicago Cubs. His cousin, Sixto Lezcano, was also a Major League outfielder and was a recipient of a Rawlings Gold Glove Award in 1979 while a member of the Milwaukee Brewers. Early life He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Manager He was most recently the manager of the Lake Elsinore Storm, a minor league affiliate of the San Diego Padres. On November 29, 2013, the Cangrejeros de Santurce announced that Lezcano would replace José David Flores as manager of the team. On January 12, 2015, Lezcano was announced as the manager for the Joplin Blasters as they begin American Association play in 2015. For the 2016 summer Carlos Lezcano is the head coach for the Liberal Bee Jays located in Liberal, Kansas. The Bee Jays play in the Jayhawk League, which involves college players from around the United St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Cacciatore
Frank I. Cacciatore (born April 25, 1953, in Tampa, Florida) was a minor league baseball coach and manager for more than 30 years and a former college baseball player and coach. Early life At 15, Cacciatore was a starting pitcher for a West Tampa Little League team that reached the 1968 Little League national tournament. His father, who coached the senior boys team, helped found the West Tampa Little League in 1962. Cacciatore played football, basketball and baseball at Plant High School in Tampa, teaming up with former University of Florida wide receiver Lee McGriff. College career In 1975, Cacciatore played right field for Florida Southern College, helping lead the Moccasins (36–10) to the 1975 NCAA Division II national title. He was named a second-team All-American that year and MVP of the Division II World Series. As a junior, he played for the United States national team at the 1974 Amateur World Series, held in St. Petersburg, Florida, after helping the Mocs to 23–15 r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Wotus
Ronald Allan Wotus (born March 3, 1961) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop and second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and served as third base coach for the San Francisco Giants. He was drafted in the 16th round of the 1979 Major League Baseball Draft by the Pirates, and made his MLB debut in 1983. He also served as bench coach for the Giants from 1999–2017. Early life Wotus grew up in Colchester, Connecticut, and attended Bacon Academy, where he played soccer, basketball, and baseball. Professional career Draft and minor leagues He was drafted in the 16th round of the 1979 Major League Baseball Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh Pirates (1983–1984) He debuted with the Pirates in 1983 and also played for them in 1984. In the majors, he batted 12-for-58 (.207) in 32 games. He played in the Kansas City Royals organization in 1987 and the San Francisco Giants organization in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Robinson (outfielder)
William Henry Robinson, Jr. (June 26, 1943 – July 29, 2007) was an American professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to , for several teams. He also played some first and third base. Robinson batted and threw right-handed. After his playing days ended, Robinson moved on to a successful coaching career. He is cited as having been a key mentor in Darryl Strawberry's career, as well as several other young players he coached with the New York Mets. Robinson collected three World Series rings, with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a player, and as a coach for both the Mets and Florida Marlins. Early years Robinson (Jr.) was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to William Sr. and Nellie Mae Robinson. He starred in basketball as well as baseball at Elizabeth Forward High School, and received a basketball scholarship offer from Bradley University. However, Robinson chose baseball over basketball, and signed with the Milwaukee Braves, upon graduatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Evers
William Joseph Evers (born January 29, 1954) is an American professional baseball coach and a former minor league player and longtime manager and instructor. In November 2018, he was named a coach on the staff of Rocco Baldelli, the manager of the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball.Staff report (21 November 2018), "Bill Evers is Final Addition to Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli's Staff." The Minneapolis Star-Tribune. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
