Sam Perlozzo
Baseball player and manager
Born
March 4th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets and the San Diego Padres. Managed the Baltimore Orioles from 2005 to 2007. Served as a coach for multiple teams including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Transitioned to a managerial role after a successful stint as a coach.
Played for the New York Mets
Managed the Baltimore Orioles
Coached the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
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