Don Wakamatsu
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Wilbur Donald Wakamatsu
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
- School Arizona State University
- Debut May 22, 1991
- Final Game October 5, 1991
- Born February 22, 1963 in Hood River, OR USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Don Wakamatsu got all nine of his big league starts with the Chicago White Sox when knuckleballer Charlie Hough pitched. After a twelve year minor league career ended, he spent four seasons as a minor league manager. He was the Texas Rangers bench coach from 2003 to 2006 and was a candidate to replace Buck Showalter as skipper after his dismissal. Instead, Showalter was replaced by Ron Washington and Wakamatsu became the club's third base coach.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | AZL Diamondbacks | Arizona League | 27-29 | 4th | Arizona Diamondbacks | none | shared position with Brian Butterfield |
| 1998 | High Desert Mavericks | California League | 82-58 | 2nd | Arizona Diamondbacks | Lost in 2nd round | |
| 1999 | El Paso Diablos | Texas League | 64-76 | 7th | Arizona Diamondbacks | ||
| 2000 | Erie Sea Wolves | Eastern League | 47-94 | 12th | Anaheim Angels |
