Dann Bilardello
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Dann James Bilardello
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
- School Cabrillo College
- Debut April 11, 1983
- Final Game October 4, 1992
- Born May 26, 1959 in Santa Cruz, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Dann Bilardello hit his first big league homer off Hall of Famer Tom Seaver of the New York Mets on April 26, 1983.
After his playing career, Bilardello managed in the minors for four seasons, leading the Great Falls Dodgers to a Pioneer League title in 2002. Since 2006, he has been a minor league catching instructor in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
His son, Davis Bilardello, was drafted by the Cardinals in the 2007 amateur draft and currently plays in their organization.
