Darrel Akerfelds

Baseball player and coach for Mariners

Darrel Akerfelds - Baseball player and coach for Mariners
Born

1962
63 years ago

Died

June 24th, 2012
12 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners from 1980 to 1982. Transitioned into coaching and served as a pitching coach for various minor league teams and organizations. Contributed to the development of numerous players throughout a coaching career spanning several decades. Worked primarily with young pitchers, focusing on skill development and strategy in the game.

Played as a pitcher for the Seattle Mariners

Served as a pitching coach in multiple minor league teams

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