GaryMrMets
10-14-2003, 05:16 PM
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10/14/2003 2:12 PM ET
Schmidt to manage Clearwater
Hall of Fame third baseman to make debut in '04
By Ken Mandel / MLB.com
PHILADEPHIA -- Perhaps with an eye toward managing in the Majors, Mike Schmidt has taken the job as the skipper of the Clearwater Phillies, the organization's highest Class A affiliate.
It will be the Hall of Fame first baseman's first experience as a manager or coach. In 2002, he joined the Phillies as a part-time hitting instructor at the Major League level. He helped out at various times during Spring Training and the season.
His coaching staff will consist of Manny Amador, Dan Roberts and former reliever Steve Schrenk, who pitched for the Phillies during the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Roberts is the son of Phillies Hall of Famer Robin Roberts.
Schmidt, 54, spent his 18-year Major League career with the Phillies, beginning in 1972. In 1995, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
His 548 career homers place him ninth on the all-time list. Suffice it to say that one of the most popular players in team history should be the most popular manager in the Florida State League.
Half of the 31 members of the development staff have played in the Phillies organization. Marc Bombard returns for his eighth season as manager of the Red Barons, where he has a record of 505-433. He will have a new pitching coach, Rich Dubee, who is replacing Mike Mason. Dubee had spent the past two seasons with Clearwater.
Reading's entire staff returns for the 2004 season. Greg Legg returns for his 23rd year with the organization, the past 10 as a minor league manager or coach.
Ken Mandel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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Mike Schmidt, shown on the Vet's last day, is expected to be a popular manager. (Chris Gardner/AP)
10/14/2003 2:12 PM ET
Schmidt to manage Clearwater
Hall of Fame third baseman to make debut in '04
By Ken Mandel / MLB.com
PHILADEPHIA -- Perhaps with an eye toward managing in the Majors, Mike Schmidt has taken the job as the skipper of the Clearwater Phillies, the organization's highest Class A affiliate.
It will be the Hall of Fame first baseman's first experience as a manager or coach. In 2002, he joined the Phillies as a part-time hitting instructor at the Major League level. He helped out at various times during Spring Training and the season.
His coaching staff will consist of Manny Amador, Dan Roberts and former reliever Steve Schrenk, who pitched for the Phillies during the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Roberts is the son of Phillies Hall of Famer Robin Roberts.
Schmidt, 54, spent his 18-year Major League career with the Phillies, beginning in 1972. In 1995, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
His 548 career homers place him ninth on the all-time list. Suffice it to say that one of the most popular players in team history should be the most popular manager in the Florida State League.
Half of the 31 members of the development staff have played in the Phillies organization. Marc Bombard returns for his eighth season as manager of the Red Barons, where he has a record of 505-433. He will have a new pitching coach, Rich Dubee, who is replacing Mike Mason. Dubee had spent the past two seasons with Clearwater.
Reading's entire staff returns for the 2004 season. Greg Legg returns for his 23rd year with the organization, the past 10 as a minor league manager or coach.
Ken Mandel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/images/2003/09/28/Jd2dV3qw.jpg
Mike Schmidt, shown on the Vet's last day, is expected to be a popular manager. (Chris Gardner/AP)