Dick Pole
From BR Bullpen
Richard Henry Pole
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 210 lb.
- School Northern Michigan University
- Debut August 3, 1973
- Final Game July 18, 1978
- Born October 13, 1950 in Trout Creek, MI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dick Pole, a long-time pitching coach, pitched six seasons in the major leagues, primarily as a starter. He appeared in Game 5 of the 1975 World Series with the Boston Red Sox.
He also spent ten seasons in the minors, including several seasons at Pawtucket where he was a teammate of Jim Rice and Cecil Cooper.
After his playing career ended, Pole was a big league coach with the Chicago Cubs (1988-1991), San Francisco Giants (1993-1997), Boston Red Sox (1998), Anaheim Angels (1999), Cleveland Indians (2000-2001), and Montreal Expos (2002). He rejoined the Cubs coaching staff in 2003 and remained with them through the 2006 season. In 2007, he became the Cincinnati Reds' pitching coach.
- 1983-1984 Coach Quad City Cubs
- Coach Pittsfield Cubs
- Coach Iowa Cubs
- 1992 Pitching Coach Pawtucket Red Sox
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1973 Pitcher of the Year International League Pawtucket Red Sox
