Mike Scioscia
Baseball manager and catcher
Born
November 27th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1992, primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Managed the Los Angeles Angels from 2000 to 2018, leading the team to a World Series championship in 2002. Achieved recognition for his strategic approach to the game and player development.
Played catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Managed the Los Angeles Angels to a World Series title in 2002
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