Here comes the Round Rock Express
As any central Iowan knows, we are extremely lucky to have the Iowa Cubs and Triple AAA baseball in Des Moines. Baseball fans are treated to great upcoming baseball talent, as well as a chance to see veteran major leaguers pass through.
At 62andeven.com, we’re going to profile each team before they come into town to give you an idea who will be at the ball yard.
Round Rock Express
The Staff
Manager – Dave Clark. Big league career Cleveland Indians (1986-1989), Chicago Cubs (1990), Kansas City Royals (1991), Pittsburgh Pirates (1992-1996 start), Los Angeles Dodgers 1996 (end), Chicago Cubs (1997), Houston Astros (1998).
Hitting Coach – Ron Jackson. Big league career California Angels (1975-78, 1982-84), Minnesota Twins (1979-81), Detroit Tigers (1981) and Baltimore Orioles (1984).
Pitching Coach – Burt Hooton. Big League career Chicago Cubs (1971-1975), Los Angeles Dodgers (1975-1984) and the Texas Rangers (1985).
The Team
Stephen Randolph – pitcher. On December 13, 2007, he was among 89 players named in the Mitchell Report on performance-enhancing drug use in baseball.
Mark Saccomanno – first base. No relation to Bob Sacamano, Kramer’s friend.
Info from www.roundrockexpress.com and wikipedia.com.
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