Doug Strange

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Joseph Douglas Strange

Bats Both, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.
School North Carolina State University
Debut July 13, 1989
Final Game September 27, 1998
Born April 13, 1964 in Greenville, SC USA

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Infielder Doug Strange played parts of nine seasons in the majors, primarily as a utility man. His best season was 1997, when he hit .257 with 12 homers as the Montreal Expos primary third baseman. After his playing career ended, he was a Florida Marlins scout in 2000 and 2001. After a year as a Pittsburgh Pirates scout, he moved into the team's front office. He is currently a Special Assistant to the General Manager for the team after spending 2005-2007 as assistant GM. Strange was also a special assistant to the Pirates' GM in 2003-2004.

Strange and his wife are the parents of five children, including quadruplets born in early 1997.