Rick Mahler
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Richard Keith Mahler
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 202 lb.
- School Trinity University
- High School John Jay High School (San Antonio)
- Debut April 20, 1979
- Final Game August 6, 1991
- Born August 5, 1953 in Austin, TX USA
- Died March 2, 2005 in Jupiter, FL USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
The brother of Mickey Mahler, pitcher Rick Mahler was signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Braves and scout Al LaMacchia on June 16, 1975. He was the Opening Day starter five times for the Braves. He set a National League record when he threw three consecutive Opening Day shutouts from 1985 to 1987. He had previously thrown a shutout on opening day in 1982.
He had 15 Losses Seasons 3 times (1985, 1986 and 1988) and led the league in losses in the 1986 NL with 18.
After his playing career, he was a minor league manager and pitching coach. He was the pitching coach for the 1999 Kane County Cougars.
Mahler died of a heart attack at age 51 during spring training 2005. He was a minor league pitching coach for the New York Mets at the time of his death.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1985)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (1982, 1984-1986, 1988 & 1989)
- Won a World Series with the Cincinnati Reds in 1990 (he did not play in the World Series)
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Arkansas Travelers | Texas League | 67-73 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1997 | Arkansas Travelers | Texas League | 68-72 | 4th | St. Louis Cardinals |
