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Phil Nevin
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Phillip Joseph Nevin
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
- School California State University, Fullerton
- High School El Dorado High School (Placentia)
- Debut June 11, 1995
- Final Game September 29, 2006
- Born January 19, 1971 in Fullerton, CA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Phil Nevin, who played 12 seasons in the big leagues, competed for the United States at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He was selected by the Houston Astros with the first overall pick in the 1992 amateur draft.
He made the All-Star team in 2001, a year in which he hit 41 home runs.
Nevin was at California State University, Fullerton at the same time as Frank Charles, Steve Sisco, and Dan Naulty.
On May 31, 2006, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Jerry Hairston Jr.. He played for three teams that year, hit 22 homers, but it was his last year in the majors.
Nevin managed the Orange County Flyers in 2009, then moved to the Detroit Tigers organization. He was the skipper of the Erie SeaWolves in 2010 and of the Toledo Mud Hens in 2011.
He was eligible for election to the Hall of Fame in 2012, but did not receive a single vote.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (2001)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 5 (1999-2001, 2004 & 2006)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 2 (2000 & 2001)
- 40-Home Run Seasons: 1 (2001)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 3 (2000, 2001 & 2004)
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Orange County Flyers | Golden Baseball League | 37-39 | 6th | Independent Leagues | |
| 2010 | Erie SeaWolves | Eastern League | 66-76 | 11th (t) | Detroit Tigers | |
| 2011 | Toledo Mud Hens | International League | 67-77 | 11th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 2012 | Toledo Mud Hens | International League | 60-84 | 13th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 2013 | Toledo Mud Hens | International League | Detroit Tigers |
