Michel Laplante
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Joseph Roger Michel Laplante
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
- School University of Quebec
- Born December 9, 1969
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Michel Laplante was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 24th round of the 1992 amateur draft. He played four years in their system, reaching the AA level in 1994, before moving on to the independent leagues. In 2000, he spent time in the Montreal Expos and Atlanta Braves organizations.
Laplante has been manager of Les Capitales de Quebec of the Canadian-American Association since 2005.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Quebec Capitales | Can-Am Association | 57-34 | 1st | Independent Leagues | Lost League Finals |
| 2006 | Quebec Capitales | Can-Am Association | 44-44 | 4th | Independent Leagues | League Champs |
| 2007 | Quebec Capitales | Can-Am Association | 49-45 | 5th | Independent Leagues | |
| 2008 | Quebec Capitales | Can-Am Association | 58-36 | 1st | Independent Leagues | Lost League Finals |
