Mike Scioscia
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Michael Lorri Scioscia
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 220 lb.
- Debut April 20, 1980
- Final Game October 2, 1992
- Born November 27, 1958 in Upper Darby, PA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Mike Scioscia had a long major league career as a catcher and currently is a successful manager. He was selected in the first round of the 1976 amateur draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made his big league debut in 1980 and was the Dodgers regular catcher for a decade. He was signed by the San Diego Padres after the 1992 season but suffered a torn rotator cuff the following year in spring training and never played for the Padres. He attempted a comeback with the Texas Rangers in 1994 but retired before making it to the majors.
After his playing career ended, Scioscia was a Los Angeles Dodgers coach in 1997 and 1998, under former teammate Bill Russell. In 1999, he managed the Albuquerque Dukes and has been manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim since 2000, leading the club to a World Series victory in 2002.
He was one of the slowest runners in major league baseball. As Tommy Lasorda once said: "If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third."
He appeared in The Simpsons episode "Homer at the Bat".
His son Matt Scioscia was drafted in the 2007 amateur draft.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1989 & 1990)
- Won two World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1981 & 1988)
- AL Manager of the Year Award (2002)
- Division Titles: 3 (2004, 2005 & 2007)
- Other Post-season Appearances: 1 (2002 Wild Card)
- AL Pennants: 1 (2002)
- Managed one World Series Champion with the Anaheim Angels in 2002
| Preceded by Joe Maddon | Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels Manager 2000- | Succeeded by current |
[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Albuquerque Dukes | Pacific Coast League | 65-74 | 11th (t) | Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| 2000 | Anaheim Angels | American League | 82-80 | 3rd | Anaheim Angels | |
| 2001 | Anaheim Angels | American League | 75-87 | 3rd | Anaheim Angels | |
| 2002 | Anaheim Angels | American League | 99-63 | 2nd | Anaheim Angels | won World Series |
| 2003 | Anaheim Angels | American League | 77-85 | 3rd | Anaheim Angels | |
| 2004 | Anaheim Angels | American League | 92-70 | 1st | Anaheim Angels | lost ALDS |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | American League | 95-67 | 1st | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | lost ALCS |
| 2006 | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | American League | 89-73 | 2nd | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |
| 2007 | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | American League | 94-68 | 1st | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | lost ALDS |
| 2008 | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | American League | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim |
