Rick Stelmaszek Bullpen Coach

Name: Richard Francis Stelmaszek
Birth date: 10/08/1948
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
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Draft: 1967 11th Round - Senators
Nickname: Rick Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Position: Bullpen Coach
Experience: A lot
2005 Salary:
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Minnesota Twins Bullpen Coach, Rick Stelmaszek, was born October 8, 1948 in Chicago, IL. He attended DePaul University, studying liberal arts. He was drafted in the 11th round by the Washington Senators in 1967. He was signed by Jack Sheehan, the same scout who signed his father.

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Rick has always had a passion for baseball and has earned many awards for his excellent playing. In 1966, he was named to Western Carolina League All-Star team, and in 1970 he was an Eastern League All-Star selection. He made his major league debut in 1971 vs. New York. It wasn’t until 1973 that he got his first major league hit when he singled off Nolan Ryan in California. He was then traded to California with first baseman Mike Epstein and pitcher Rich Hand for pitcher Lloyd Allen and first baseman Jim Spencer.

In 1974, he was traded again to the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Horacio Pina. Playing for the Cubs, he had his lone big league home run, off Don Sutton, in Los Angeles. In 1976, he was traded again to the New York Yankees for pitcher Gerry Pirtle. In 1978, he traded in his playing glove and joined the Twins organization as manager of Wisconsin Rapids.

In 1980, Rick was named Midwest League Manager of the Year. In 1992 and 1998, he was the Bullpen coach for American League All-Star team. He holds the longevity record for the Twins coaches; 2005 is his 25th season.