Rick Down
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Richard John Down
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 220 lb.
- Born December 14, 1950 in Wyandotte, MI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Outfielder Rick Down played seven seasons in the minors in the Montreal Expos organization. After his playing career ended, he was baseball coach at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas for several years. He was a member of the California Angels coaching staff in 1987 and 1988 and was the New York Yankees hitting coach from 1993 to 1995. He later was a Baltimore Orioles coach from 1996 to 1998, a Los Angeles Dodgers coach in 1999 and 2000, and a Boston Red Sox coach in 2001. In 2002 and 2003, he was again the Yankees hitting coach. He joined the New York Mets staff as hitting coach in 2005, but was relieved of his duties after the 2007 All-Star Game and was replaced by Howard Johnson.
[edit] Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Albany-Colonie Yankees | Eastern League | 24-21 | -- | New York Yankees | replaced by Dan Radison on June 6 | |
| Columbus Clippers | International League | 53-34 | 2nd | New York Yankees | Lost in 1st round | replaced Stump Merrill on June 7 | |
| 1991 | Columbus Clippers | International League | 85-59 | 1st | New York Yankees | League Champs | |
| 1992 | Columbus Clippers | International League | 95-49 | 1st | New York Yankees | League Champs |
