Jim Dwyer
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James Edward Dwyer (Pig Pen)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
- School Southern Illinois University
- Debut June 10, 1973
- Final Game June 21, 1990
- Born January 3, 1950 in Evergreen Park, IL USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
In 1990, Jim Dwyer played in the Senior Professional Baseball Association for the Sun City Rays; in 22 games Dwyer batted .319 with 1 home run and 12 RBI's when the league folded.
Since his playing career ended, Dwyer has been a minor league manager and coach. Dwyer was a coach for the Portland Beavers in 1991. He managed from 1992 to 1994, then coached the New Britain Rock Cats in 1995-1996. He was the Minnesota Twins' minor league hitting coordinator from 1997 to 2005. In 2006-2008, Dwyer was on the coaching staff of the Fort Myers Miracle of the Florida State League, and has been announced as a coach for the club in 2009 as well.
Dwyer's uncle, Don Dwyer, was a 2B in the New York Giants chain in 1947.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Baltimore Orioles in 1983
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Kenosha Twins | Midwest League | 63-70 | 8th | Minnesota Twins | |
| 1993 | Fort Wayne Wizards | Midwest League | 68-67 | 7th | Minnesota Twins | |
| 1994 | Fort Wayne Wizards | Midwest League | 66-73 | 10th (t) | Minnesota Twins |
