Joe Rigoli
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Joseph M. Rigoli
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
- Born December 14, 1956 in New York, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Joe Rigoli signed with the Oakland A's in 1978. He went 4 for 9 for the Bend Timber Hawks. In 1979, the catcher hit .230 in 61 AB for the independent Newark Co-Pilots. He later pitched for the Springfield (IL) Cardinals in 1984 while serving as the manager; he was in in mop-up duty in four games, with a 6.43 ERA, walking 6 in 7 innings.
His son, Matt Rigoli, was drafted in the 2008 amateur draft.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Gastonia Cardinals | South Atlantic League | 68-76 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1982 | Erie Cardinals | New York-Penn League | 35-38 | 6th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1983 | Erie Cardinals | New York-Penn League | 37-38 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1984 | Springfield (IL) Cardinals | Midwest League | 70-69 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals | Lost League Finals |
| 1986 | Erie Cardinals | New York-Penn League | 37-40 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1987 | Erie Cardinals | New York-Penn League | 36-39 | 9th | St. Louis Cardinals |
