Let me preface this piece by saying that Bobby Meacham, the new Houston Astros first-base coach, is described as a very classy guy and a respected coach.áThey say that those who can, do and those who can't, teach. Baseball's filled with successful managers who were mediocre players (Tommy Lasorada had a lifetime pitching record of 0-4 while Earl Weaver never even made it to the big leagues).
That being said, when I read that Meacham will be first-base coach and has even been a baserunning coach , it made me chuckle.
Here's why:
Meacham's in an elite club when it comes to baserunning immortality. He's one of only six pairs of runners in Major League history who were tagged out at home plate on a double play.
Back on August 2, 1985, the New York Yankees were hosting the Chicago White ...
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New Astros Coach Bobby Meacham Victim of Memorable Base-Running Blunder
Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Richard Zowie in MLBComments Off on New Astros Coach Bobby Meacham Victim of Memorable Base-Running Blunder