How old is Roger McDowell?

How old is Roger McDowell?

60 years (December 21, 1960)
Roger McDowell/Age

Is Roger McDowell in the Hall of Fame?

Following the 1987 season, McDowell won the Joan Payson Award from the NY Baseball Writers Association for hosting children stricken with cancer at Mets games. As a collegian, the Cincinnati Colerain High School product pitched three seasons for Coach Don Purvis’ Falcons.

Who is Braves pitching coach?

coach Rick Kranitz
MIAMI — Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz has been around the block. In his 20th season as a coach, Kranitz has seen it all and has racked up some mileage, as well as wins. Friday’s 5-0 series-opening victory at Miami marked the 1,000th win of his illustrious career.

Is Roger McDowell married?

McDowell and his wife, Gloria, have two daughters.

Where is Ron Washington now?

Atlanta Braves
Washington is currently the third base coach for the Atlanta Braves. He is also the former manager of the Texas Rangers, whom he took to the World Series in 2010 and 2011.

Is Bobby Cox still with the Braves?

He rejoined the Braves in 1986 as a general manager. He moved back to the manager’s role during the 1990 season and stayed there until his retirement following the 2010 season. The Atlanta Braves have since retired the number 6 in commemoration of Bobby Cox.

How many years did Bobby Cox manage?

Cox retired from managing at the conclusion of the 2010 campaign, having spent 29 seasons as a big league skipper.

Why does Dusty Baker chew toothpicks?

At some point during his dugout years, Baker substituted Tea Tree Therapy Toothpicks for chewing tobacco as his preferred method of stress reduction. They are made from Birchwood trees treated with tea tree oil and menthol, and mint is his preferred version. His toothpick total can be as varied as pitch counts.

Why does Dusty Baker wear wrist bands?

Baker has six or seven wristbands to choose from each game, featuring a variety of Astros’ colors. He will wear the same wristband every game until they lose. If the Astros lose that game, he takes it off, and has his son, Darren, pass it out to a young fan.

Where did Roger McDowell go to college?

Roger McDowell was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, graduated from Colerain High School and was drafted by the Mets in the third round of the 1982 Major League Baseball Draft from Bowling Green State University.

What happened to McDowell in 1990?

McDowell was untouchable in his first partial season with Philadelphia, compiling a microscopic 1.11 ERA in 44 games for the last-place 1989 Phillies. McDowell was rewarded with his first million-dollar contract for 1990 but was only average as the Phillies finished below .500.

What did Kevin McDowell do for the Dodgers?

McDowell also made several appearances on the MTV series of MTV Rock N’ Jock softball games, often donning humorous costumes such as kilts and wigs. McDowell was hired as the pitching coach of the Dodgers’ single-A minor league South Georgia Waves for 2002 and 2003.

What teams did Steve McDowell pitch for?

He played for the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League and the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles of the American League. McDowell was a key component in the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets and was the winning pitcher in the deciding Game 7.