Mike O'Berry
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Preston Michael O'Berry (born April 20, 1954) is an
American former professional baseball player and minor league manager.[1] He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1985.[1]
Major league career
O'Berry was drafted at the age of 21 by the
California Angels, New York Yankees, and Montreal Expos before retiring after the 1985 season at the age of 31.[1]
Managerial career
O'Berry managed
Bluefield Orioles to their first Appalachian League championship title.[5][6] He stayed in the Baltimore Orioles organization until 1996, which was the first of his three seasons with the independent Tennessee Tomahawks.[1] After his stint as a professional baseball manager, O'Berry decided to stay close to home and coach the Pelham High School
Panthers. O'Berry coached the team from 2001 to 2006, leading the team to its first state title in 2004. Under his reign, the team gained national recognition and was a powerhouse in the 6A division.
References
- ^ a b c d "Mike O'Berry statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "1975 Major League Baseball Draft 22nd Round". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "April 8, 1979 Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians Box Score and Play-by-Play". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
- ^ "Mike O'Berry Statistics – Transactions – Baseball-Reference.com". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
- ^ a b "Mike O'Berry minor league manager record". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "Bluefield – The Baseball Cube". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
External links
- Mike O'Berry – Baseball-Reference.com