Lloyd McClendon
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Lloyd Glenn McClendon
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 195 lb.
- School Valparaiso University
- Debut April 6, 1987
- Final Game August 11, 1994
- Born January 11, 1959 in Gary, IN USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Lloyd McClendon was first noticed during the 1971 Little League World Series when he hit five home runs in five at bats. In the championship game, he was intentionally walked four times after hitting a homer on his first at bat of the game.
He hit 24 home runs for the Denver Bears in 1986, leading the American Association. Though he was mainly used at 1B, he was named the DH on the league's postseason All-Star steam. He also finished third in the league with 88 RBI.
McClendon was a utility man for the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates, known for his solid performance off the bench.
After his playing career ended, he was a hitting coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1997 to 2000. He became manager of the Bucs in 2001 and was fired by the club on September 6, 2005 after never having a winning season. He was well-liked by most players and frequently argued with umpires. A common criticism was that McClendon quickly made decisions about a player and refused to rethink that player's role based on the player's performance.
After the 2005 season, he was named a bullpen coach with the Detroit Tigers. After a year, he was moved to hitting coach.
In December 2005, McClendon received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, Valparaiso University.
| Preceded by Gene Lamont | Pittsburgh Pirates Manager 2001-2005 | Succeeded by Pete Mackanin |
