Did you know? Was named Pacific Coast League MVP in 1980 after posting a 15-2 record and a league-high 24 saves to go along with a 2.13 ERA in 55 games ... was traded to the Rangers for backup infielder Pepe Frias on September 13, 1980 after Dodger shortstop Bill Russell suffered a season-ending injury.
Post-game: Served as a minor league pitching coach and pitching coordinator for nearly 40 years and as a major league bullpen coach for Arizona during part of the 2004 season .... was inducted into the Albuquerque Pro Baseball HOF in 2009.
Sources: Baseball Reference; SABR Bio; Albuquerque Journal, 7/28/2009; Arizona Daily Star, 7/3/2004; Pensacola News, 9/15/1980, 9/22/1980, 10/30/2021.
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