Former MLB Pitcher, Manager Roger Craig dies at 93

 

 

Roger Craig as San Diego Padres’ manager in 1978. By Unknown author – Family Fun Centers via tradingcarddb.com, Public Domain, https commons.wikimedia.org.

 

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Roger Craig died in San Diego on June 4, 2023, at the age of 93.

Roger Lee Craig (February 17, 1930 – June 4, 2023) was an American pitchercoach and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles DodgersNew York MetsSt. Louis CardinalsCincinnati Reds, and Philadelphia Phillies from 1955 to 1966. Craig then became a pitching coach and manager. As a player and coach, Craig was part of four World Series championship teams. As a manager, he led the 1989 San Francisco Giants to the team’s first National League championship in 27 years.

 

 

 

 

MANAGERIAL RECORD

Team From To Regular season record Post–season record
W L Win % W L Win %
San Diego Padres 1978 1979 152 171 .471
San Francisco Giants 1985 1992 586 566 .509 7 9 .438
Total 738 737 .500 7 9 .438

 

Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 17, 1955, for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
July 10, 1966, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 74–98
Earned run average 3.83
Strikeouts 803
Managerial record 738–737
Winning % .500
Teams
As player
As manager
As coach
Career highlights and awards