Dave Myers (baseball)
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David K. Myers is an American
professional baseball
coach
and a former minor league
shortstop
and manager
. From through , Myers was the third-base coach of the Seattle Mariners
of Major League Baseball
.
As an active player, Myers stood 6 in 4 in (1.93 m), weighed 190 pounds (86.2 kg), and threw and batted right-handed. He graduated from William Penn High School
in York, and attended Temple University
. He was selected by the Mariners in the 13th round (312th overall) in the 1981 Major League Baseball draft and played eight seasons of minor league baseball in the Seattle system, including four years at the Double-A level.
Myers then managed Mariners' farm clubs for 12 seasons, 1989–2000, the last six as skipper of the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers
of the Pacific Coast League
, before joining the Major League staff of Lou Piniella
for the 2001
season. In his first campaign as the M's third-base coach, Seattle won an American League
-record 116 games.
He became a coach in the Cleveland Indians
' organization after leaving the Mariners and spent – as a coach for the Durham Bulls
, Triple-A International League
affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays
.
As a minor leaguer, Myers batted
.272 during his eight-year active career; as a manager, he compiled a 731-654 (.528) record.
United States
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professional baseball
Professional baseball
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coach
Coach (baseball)
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and a former minor league
Minor league baseball
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shortstop
Shortstop
Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the...
and manager
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
. From through , Myers was the third-base coach of the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
of Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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.
As an active player, Myers stood 6 in 4 in (1.93 m), weighed 190 pounds (86.2 kg), and threw and batted right-handed. He graduated from William Penn High School
William Penn High School
Not to be confused with Penn High School in Mishawaka, IndianaWilliam Penn High School can refer to:*William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware*William Penn High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...
in York, and attended Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
. He was selected by the Mariners in the 13th round (312th overall) in the 1981 Major League Baseball draft and played eight seasons of minor league baseball in the Seattle system, including four years at the Double-A level.
Myers then managed Mariners' farm clubs for 12 seasons, 1989–2000, the last six as skipper of the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers
Tacoma Rainiers
The Tacoma Rainiers are a minor league baseball team that plays in the Pacific Coast League , and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners...
of the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
, before joining the Major League staff of Lou Piniella
Lou Piniella
Louis Victor Piniella is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He has been nicknamed "Sweet Lou," both for his swing as a major league hitter and, facetiously, to describe his demeanor as a player and manager...
for the 2001
2001 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners' 2001 season was the 25th since franchise inception, and ended with the Mariners winning their third American League West division title, with a record of 116-46. The team set an American League record for single-season wins, and tied the Major League record set by the Chicago...
season. In his first campaign as the M's third-base coach, Seattle won an American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
-record 116 games.
He became a coach in the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
' organization after leaving the Mariners and spent – as a coach for the Durham Bulls
Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
, Triple-A International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
.
As a minor leaguer, Myers batted
Batting average
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.272 during his eight-year active career; as a manager, he compiled a 731-654 (.528) record.