Dave Huppert | |
---|---|
Catcher | |
Born: South Gate, California | April 17, 1957|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 15, 1983, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 6, 1985, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .048 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs batted in | 0 |
Teams | |
As player As coach |
David Blain Huppert (born April 17,1957) is an American former professional baseball catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and former manager of the Lakeland Flying Tigers of Minor League Baseball's Florida State League (FSL) in the Detroit Tigers organization. [1]
Huppert was originally signed as a player by the Baltimore Orioles in 1977. He caught 31 of 33 innings on April 18,1981,for the Rochester Red Wings against the Pawtucket Red Sox in the longest game in professional baseball history.
Huppert reached the major leagues as a catcher with the Orioles in 1983 and again with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1985. He appeared in a total of 15 games,he collected one hit—a single against Joe Niekro.
Huppert began his managerial career with the Helena Gold Sox in 1986 at the age of 29. He went on to work in the farm systems of the Milwaukee Brewers (1986–91),Chicago White Sox (1993–98),Florida Marlins (1999–2001),Montreal Expos (2002–04),Philadelphia Phillies (2006–10) and Detroit Tigers (since 2011).
For the Expos,he was the manager of the Double-A Harrisburg Senators for one year (2002),and the Triple-A Edmonton Trappers for two years (2003–04). He worked alongside the legendary Frank Robinson as third base coach for the Washington Nationals during that team's inaugural season in 2005,after its transfer from Montreal.
Huppert moved to the Phillies' organization in 2006. He replaced Steve Smith as Philadelphia's third-base coach during Smith's two-game suspension in September 2008. [2]
In December 2010,Huppert was hired to manage the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Huppert spent the next six seasons managing the Flying Tigers,2016 was his final season in this role.
Though 2016 and 28 seasons as a minor-league skipper,Huppert posted a managerial record of 1,909–1,831 (.510). He recorded winning records 15 times in those 28 seasons,earning playoff berths 12 times. Huppert managed teams to league titles four times:the 2001 Florida State League (Advanced-A) co-champion Brevard County Manatees,the 2006 South Atlantic League (Low-A) champion Lakewood BlueClaws,the 2007 Florida State League champion Clearwater Threshers and the 2012 Florida State League champion Lakeland Flying Tigers.
Huppert was named Manager of the Year in 1988 with the Stockton Ports in the California League and in 2001 with Brevard County.
The Florida State League (FSL) is a Minor League Baseball league based in the state of Florida. Having been classified at various levels throughout its existence,it operated at Class A-Advanced from 1990 until its demotion to Single-A following Major League Baseball's 2021 reorganization of the minor leagues. The league temporarily operated for the 2021 season as the Low-A Southeast before reassuming its original moniker in 2022.
The Ottawa Lynx were a Minor League Baseball team that competed in the Triple-A International League (IL) from 1993 to 2007. The team's home field was Lynx Stadium in Ottawa,Ontario. Over 15 seasons,the team was an affiliate of the Montreal Expos (1993–2002),Baltimore Orioles (2003–2006),and Philadelphia Phillies (2007). At the time,it was the only IL franchise in Canada.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2003 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2000 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1998 throughout the world.
Jerry Lorenzo Manuel Sr.,nicknamed "The Sage," is an American former professional baseball second baseman and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Montreal Expos,and San Diego Padres,managed for the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets,and coached for the Expos,Florida Marlins,and Mets. He currently works as an analyst for MLB Network. He is the father of fashion designer Jerry Lorenzo,founder of the streetwear label Fear of God.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1996 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1992 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1991 throughout the world.
Luis Bienvenido Pujols Toribio is a Dominican former professional baseball player coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher from 1977 to 1985,most prominently as a member of the Houston Astros where he helped the franchise win its first-ever National League Western Division title and postseason berth in 1980. He also played for the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers. Although Pujols didn't produce impressive offensive statistics,he excelled defensively which enabled him to sustain a nine-year career as a back-up catcher.
John Joseph Mizerock is an American former Major League Baseball backup catcher for the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. He was the eighth overall pick in the 1979 Major League Baseball Draft. He later served as a coach for the Kansas City Royals and Philadelphia Phillies. He is currently the hitting coach for the Clearwater Threshers.
James Sarkis Essian,Jr. is an American former professional baseball player,coach,and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies,Chicago White Sox,Oakland Athletics,Seattle Mariners,and Cleveland Indians.
Michael Gregory Rabelo is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played with the Detroit Tigers and Florida Marlins from 2006 to 2008. He is currently the Third Base Coach and Major League Field Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Timothy P. Blackwell is an American former professional baseball player,coach,and minor league manager. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1983 for the Boston Red Sox,Philadelphia Phillies,Chicago Cubs,and Montreal Expos. He was a switch-hitter who threw right-handed. Blackwell was known as a light-hitting,defensive specialist with good pitch-calling skills and possessed a strong,accurate throwing arm.
Delbert Quentin Wilber,was an American professional baseball player,manager,coach and scout. A catcher,he appeared in 299 Major League games for the St. Louis Cardinals (1946–49),Philadelphia Phillies (1951–52) and Boston Red Sox (1952–54). The native of Lincoln Park,Michigan,threw and batted right-handed. He stood 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighed 200 pounds (91 kg).
The 1991 Major League Baseball season saw the Minnesota Twins defeat the Atlanta Braves for the World Series title,in a series where every game was won by the home team.
The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team represents the University of Georgia in NCAA Division I college baseball.
The following are the baseball events of the year 2011 throughout the world.