Mike Scioscia

Baseball manager and catcher

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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