Lee Mazzilli

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Mazzilli and Pirates teammates Dale Berra, Lee Lacy, John Milner and Dave Parker, along with several other notable major league players, were called before a Pittsburgh grand jury for their involvement in the Pittsburgh cocaine distribution trial of Curtis Strong. Their testimony led to the drug trials, which made national headlines in September 1985. He and the other players brought before the Pittsburgh Grand Jury were granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for testimony.

Acting career

At the end of his career, Mazzilli took up acting, starring as Tony in an off-Broadway production of Tony n' Tina's Wedding. [10]

Managing/coaching career

Mazzilli was manager of the Baltimore Orioles from 2004 until August 4, 2005. The 2005 team compiled a surprising record of 42 wins and 30 losses while spending 62 days in first place in AL East. Its subsequent losing streak led to Mazzilli's firing. He was first base coach to the New York Yankees from 2000 to 2003 and bench coach in 2006. [11]

Managerial record

Lee Mazzilli
Lee Mazzilli Three Rivers Stad 1978.jpg
Center fielder / First baseman
Born: (1955-03-25) March 25, 1955 (age 69)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 1976, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1989, for the Toronto Blue Jays
TeamYearRegular seasonPostseason
GamesWonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
BAL 2004 1627884.4813rd in AL East––––
BAL 2005 1075156.477fired––––
Total269129140.48000–

Broadcasting

On December 11, 2006, he was hired as a studio analyst for Sportsnet New York. He was replaced by Bob Ojeda prior to the 2009 season.

Family

L. J. Mazzilli with the Binghamton Mets in 2015 LJ Mazzilli (19350742920) (cropped).jpg
L. J. Mazzilli with the Binghamton Mets in 2015

Mazzilli's brother Fredo introduced him in 1981 to Danielle Folquet, a host of the New York City edition of PM Magazine . They were married at St. Patrick's Cathedral on February 4, 1984. [12] The Mazzillis have three children: Jenna, Lacey, and Lee Jr. (known as L.J.) L.J. was drafted by the New York Mets in the fourth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft after playing for the University of Connecticut. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ Lee Mazzilli - Baseballbiography.com
  2. ↑ Goldaper, Sam (June 6, 1973). "Mets' First Draft Pick Bats and Throws L-R". The New York Times. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  3. ↑ The Official Site of The New York Mets: News: New York Mets News [ dead link ]
  4. ↑ "Records might mean more later", Peter Marshall, San Bernardino County Sun, August 20, 2005
  5. ↑ "Lee Mazzilli - Stats - Batting | FanGraphs Baseball".
  6. ↑ "Lee Mazzilli - Stats - Batting | FanGraphs Baseball".
  7. ↑ "Mets' Pete Alonso delivers two-run single in MLB All-Star Game debut".
  8. ↑ Durso, Joseph. "Mazzilli Sent to Rangers; Yankees Acquire Rawley," The New York Times, Friday, April 2, 1982. Retrieved October 31, 2020
  9. ↑ SI.com – Writers – All-meltdown team (cont.) – Tuesday August 29, 2006 5:42PM
  10. ↑ Lee Mazzilli at IMDb
  11. ↑ Mazzilli rejoins Yanks as bench coach (11/02/2005) [ dead link ]
  12. ↑ Reimer, Susan (May 16, 2004). "The Home Team". The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  13. ↑ "LJ Mazzilli". UConn Baseball. University of Connecticut. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Tampa Yankees Manager
1997–1998		Succeeded by
Preceded by Norwich Navigators Manager
1999		Succeeded by
Preceded by New York Yankees First Base Coach
2000–2003		Succeeded by
Preceded by New York Yankees Bench Coach
2006		Succeeded by
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