Lance Parrish
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Lance Michael Parrish
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 220 lb.
- Debut September 5, 1977
- Final Game September 23, 1995
- Born June 15, 1956 in Clairton, PA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career ended, Lance Parrish was a minor league catching instructor for the Kansas City Royals in 1996. He coached the San Antonio Missions in 1997-1998, taking over as manager during 1998. From 1999 to 2001 he was a coach for the Detroit Tigers, then a television broadcaster for the Tigers in 2002, then a Tiger coach again through 2005. In 2006, he was manager of the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League and he was named inaugural manager of the 2007 Great Lakes Loons of the Midwest League.
Parrish's son David was selected in the first round of the 2000 amateur draft by the New York Yankees.
Parrish is the modern leader in passed balls with 192.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 8-time All-Star (1980, 1982-1986, 1988 & 1990)
- 3-time AL Gold Glove Winner (1983-1985)
- 6-time AL Silver Slugger Award Winner (1980, 1982-1984, 1986 & 1990)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 7 (1980, 1982-1986 & 1990)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1982 & 1984)
- 100-RBI Seasons: 1 (1983)
- Won a World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 1984
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | San Antonio Missions | Texas League | 23-36 | 6th | Los Angeles Dodgers | Lost in 1st round | replaced Ron Roenicke (44-37) on June 27 |
| 2006 | Ogden Raptors | Pioneer League | 37-39 | Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
| 2007 | Great Lakes Loons | Midwest League | 57-82 | 12th | Los Angeles Dodgers |
