1993 New York Yankees Yearbook Roster, Taxi Squad and Prospects

ROSTER

Manager: Buck Showalter 11

First Base Coach: Frank Howard 46

Third Base Coach: Clete Boyer 6

Pitching Coach: Tony Cloninger 40

Batting Coach: Rick Down 48

Bench Coach: Ed Napoleon 50

Bullpen Coach: Mark Connor 52

Catcher: Mike Stanley 20, Matt Nokes 38

First Base: Don Mattingly 23, Jim Leyritz 13 (C-RF) 

Second Base: Pat Kelly 14, Mike Gallego 2 (SS-3B)

Third Base: Wade Boggs 12

Shortstop: Spike Owen 17, Randy Velarde 18 (3B-OF)

Left Field: Gerald Williams 36, Dion James 19 (CF)

Center Field: Bernie Williams 51

Right Field: Paul O'Neill 21

Designated Hitter: Danny Tartabull 45 (RF), Kevin Maas 24 (1B)

Starting Pitchers:

Jimmy Key 22

Scott Kamieniecki 28

Jim Abbott 25

Melido Perez 33

Bob Wickman 27

Frank Tanana 31

Relief Pitchers:

Lee Smith 47

Steve Farr 26

John Habyan 42

Steve Howe 57

TAXI SQUAD

Third Base: Hensley Meulens 58* (OF)

Shortstop: Andy Stankiewicz 35

Outfield: Mike Humphreys 60 (3B)

Starting Pitchers:

Sam Militello 34

Mike Witt 39

Jeff Johnson 43

Relief Pitchers:

Rich Monteleone 55

Neal Heaton 53

PROSPECTS

Catcher: Kiki Hernandez, Gordon Sanchez

First Base: Don Sparks

Second Base: Bobby DeJardin (SS)

Third Base: Russ Davis

Shortstop: Dave Silvestri, Robert Eenhoorn, Derek Jeter

Outfield: Billy Masse

Starting Pitchers:

Sterling Hitchcock

Ed Martel

Bobby Munoz

Domingo Jean

Andy Cook

Brien Taylor  

Mariano Rivera

Relief Pitchers:

Mark Hutton

Kenny Greer

Francisco De La Rosa+

*unofficial uniform number

+ six-year minor league free agent

1993 New York Yankees Player Development

BASEBALL

Vice-President, Player Development and Scouting: Bill Livesey 

Director of Minor League Operations: Mitch Lukevics

Coordinator of Scouting: Kevin Elfering

Assistant Director of Minor League Operations: Jeff Mercer

Coordinator of Instruction: Mark Newman

Clubhouse Coordinator/Equipment Manager: Dave Hays

Head Trainer/Rehab Supervisor: TBA

Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning: Shawn Powell

Secretary, Baseball Operations: TBA

Secretary, Minor Leagues: Lesa Senker

Secretary, Scouting: Debbie Roth

Clubhouse Manager: Chris Guth

Clubhouse Maintenance: Nephtale Mora

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

ADMINISTRATION

Director of Administrative Services: Les Parker

Director of Public and Community Relations: Jim Szponar

Director of New Development: Joe Smith

Controller: Mike Macaluso

Accounting Administrator, Accounts Payable: Rigo Garcia

Accounting Administrator, Payroll: Melissa Jordan

Accounting Administrator, NY Accounts Payable: Ann Pizzio

Accounting Administrator, Accounts Receivable: Mike Piehal

Accounting Administrator, General Ledger: Mike Timothy

Human Resources/Insurance Administrator: Barbara Skelly

Executive Secretary, Joseph A. Molloy: Sheron Ake

Receptionist/Secretary: Barbara Mahovlich

Head of Maintenance: Ruben Diaz   

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

NEW YORK YANKEES FARM CLUBS

AAA

Columbus Clippers

Columbus, Ohio

International League

Ballpark - Cooper Stadium

Manager - Stump Merrill

Pitching Coach - Mike Brown

Coach - Hop Cassady

Coach - Ted Uhlaneder

Trainer - Darren London

AA

Albany-Colonie Yankees

Albany, New York

Eastern League

Ballpark - Heritage Park

Manager - Mike Hart

Pitching Coach - Dave Schueler

Coach - Brian Butterfield

Coach - Joe Lefebvre

Trainer - Greg Spratt

A (High A)

Prince William Cannons

Prince William, Virginia

Carolina League

Ballpark - William County Stadium

Manager - Trey Hillman

Pitching Coach - Mark Shiflett

Coach - Brian Milner

Trainer - Tom Raynot

A (Low A)

Greensboro Hornets

Greensboro, North Carolina

South Atlantic League

Ballpark - War Memorial Stadium

Manager - Bill Evers

Pitching Coach - Mark Rose

Coach - Gary Denbo

Trainer - Mark Littlefield

A (Short-Season A)

Oneonta Yankees

Oneonta, New York

New York-Penn League

Ballpark - Damaschke Field

Manager - Mark Newman

Pitching Coach - Juan Nieves

Coach - Rich Arena

Trainer - TBA

Rookie

Tampa Yankees

Tampa, Florida

Gulf Coast League

Ballpark - Yankee Complex

Manager - Glenn Sherlock

Pitching Coach - Hoyt Wilhelm

Trainer - Chris DeLucia

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide 

NEW YORK YANKEES SCOUTING

Major League Scouts:

Advance Scout: Rick Cerrone

AL East and NL East: Ron Hansen

AL West and NL West: Dick Tidrow

Special Assignments: Clyde King

Special Assignments: Bob Lemon

Cross-Checker:

National Cross-Checker: Jack Gillis

Foreign Scouting:

Europe: Joel Grampietro 

International: Dick Groch

Latin America: Rudy Santin

Puerto Rico: Luis Arroyo

Curacao: Philip Elhage

Panama: Karl Heron 

Puerto Rico: Pedro Ithier

Aruba: Leo Lacie

Dominican Republic: Vic Mata

Venezuela: Raul Ortega 

Venezuela: Arquimedes Rojas 

Manitoba: Mike LaBossiere 

Ontario: Mark Pickard 

Nova Scotia: Bruce Ross 

New Brunswick: Bill Saunders 

British Columbia: Dennis Springenatic

Alberta: Dale Tilleman 

Area Supervisors:

Fernando Arango (Oklahoma City, OK)

Mark Batchko (Arlington, TX)

Stephen Chandler (Lexington, KY)

Joe DiCarlo (Ringwood, NJ)

Lee Elder (Evans, GA)

Bill Geivett (Long Beach, CA)

Tim Kelly (New Lenox, IL)

Don Lindeberg (Anaheim, CA)

Carl Moesche (Gresham, OR)

Greg Orr (Sacramento, CA)

Joe Robison (Dayton, TX)

Bill Schmidt (Garden Grove, CA)

Jeff Taylor (Newark, DE)

Paul Turco (Sarasota, FL)

Leon Wurth (Franklin, TN)

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

1993 Spring Training Yankee Scout Signings

LUIS ARROYO: Yamil Salcedo (1990)

MARK BATCHKO: Bubba Carpenter (1991), Billy Coleman (1991), Glenn Delafield (1992), Bob Deller (1990), Tim Demerson (1990), Scott Epps (1992), Bert Inman (1991), Bruce Pool (1992), Rich Turrentine (1989), William Underwood (1992), Jim Wiley (1989)

JOE DICARLO: Jeff Antolick (1992), Pat Kelly (1988), Jeff Motuzas (1991), Sean Smith (1990)

WALT DIXON: Richard Batchelor (1990), Brian Faw (1990)

LEE ELDER: Carlton Fleming (1992), Ray Suplee (1992)

BILL GEIVETT: Robert Hinds (1992), Cody Samuel (1992), Gordon Sanchez (1992)

JACK GILLIS: Mike Figga (1989), Sterling Hitchcock (1989), Adin Lohrey (1989), Richard Polak (1989), Pop Popplewell (1987), Scott Romano (1989)

JOEL GRAMPIETRO: Nick Delvechio (1992), Jim Thomford (1992)

DICK GROCH: Howie Ferguson (1991), Tim Flannelly (1991), Doug Gogolewski (1987), Elston Hansen (1989), Lew Hill (1987), Mark Hutton (1988), Derek Jeter (1992), Dan Johnston (1989), Scott Kamieniecki (1986), Ed Martel (1987), Eddy Mohamed (1990), Bruce Prybylinski (1988), Jason  Robertson (1989), Brian Turner (1989), Jason Wuerch (1991)

KARL HERON: Luis Cordoba (1991), Rafael Medina (1992), Ramiro Mendoza (1991), Vitin Regalado (1990)

TIM KELLY: Jeff Calcaterra (1992), Randy McDermott (1992), Steven Munda (1991), Derek Shelton (1992)

DON LINDEBERG: Royal Clayton (1987), Vince Phillips (1987)

BILL LIVESEY: Jim Leyritz (1985), Kevin Maas (1986)

VIC MATA: Felix DeLeon (1991), Teodoro Gonzalez (1991), Richard Olivier (1991), Jose Perez (1992)

GREG ORR: Roger Burnett (1991), Tim Cooper (1989), Andy Fox (1989), Rick Lantrip (1990), Matt Luke (1992), Todd Malone (1988), John Quintell (1991), Curtis Ralph (1988), Alexander Rojas (1991)

RAUL ORTEGA: Steve Anderson (1991), Richard Fernandez (1991), Herbert Hernandez (1991), Jose Lobaton (1991), Alexander Marquez (1991), Silverio Navas (1991), Kevin Noriega (1991), Douglas Osorio (1991), Nelson Parra (1991), Nelson Portales (1992), Luis Ramirez (1990), Cherry Salazar (1991), Denny Torres (1992), Jaime Torres (1991), Carlos Viloria (1991)

JOE ROBISON: Richard Hines (1990), Jay Knoblauh (1988), R.D. Long (1992), Pat Morphy (1990), Lyle Mouton (1991), Andy Pettitte (1991), Shad Smith (1990), Grant Sullivan (1991), Gerald Williams (1987)

RUDY SANTIN: Charlie Brown (1992), Jeffrey Cindrich (1991), Greg Erickson (1991), Marty Janzen (1991), Ryan Karp (1992), Kip Kiper (1992), Eric Knowles (1991), Bobby Munoz (1988), Rey Noriega (1989), John Viera (1989), Larry Walker (1989)

BILL SCHMIDT: Richard Barnwell (1989), Andy Croghan (1991), Mike Hankins (1990), Jay Leach (1990), Trey Nelson (1992), Dave Renteria (1991), Tate Seefried (1990), John Sutherland (1991), Thomas Wilson (1991)

JEFF TAYLOR: Mike Buddie (1992), Robert Eenhorn (1990), Ron Frazier (1990), Keith Garagozzo (1991), Scott Gully (1991), Darren Hodges (1990), Jeff Johnson (1988),  Brian Lewis (1991), Billy Masse (1988), Tim Rumer (1990), Stuart Seiler (1990), Brien Taylor (1991)

DICK TIDROW: Jim Haller (1989), Paul Oster (1989)

PAUL TURCO: Tibor Brown (1992), Matt Dunbar (1990), Marcus Gipner (1991), Mike Gordon (1992), Kenny Greer (1988), Mark Hubbard (1991), Steve Livesey (1991), Brian McLamb (1992), Sam Militello (1990), Chad Plonk (1992), Ernie Yaroshuk (1992)

LEON WURTH: Andrew Albrecht (1991), Tom Carter (1991), Mike DeJean (1991), Shane Ferguson (1991), Kraig Hawkins (1992), Chris Heaps (1991), Steve Phillips (1991), Jorge Posada (1991), Benjamin Short (1991), Kent Wallace (1992)

1993 NEW YORK YANKEES YEARBOOK "ON THE WAY UP" YANKEES

Andy Cook (RHP)

Russ Davis (3B)

Bobby DeJardin (2B)

Robert Eenhorn (SS)

Kiki Hernandez (C)

Sterling Hitchcock (LHP)

Mark Hutton (RHP)

Domingo Jean (RHP)

Derek Jeter (SS)

Billy Masse (OF)

Bobby Munoz (RHP

Mariano Rivera (RHP)

Dave Silvestri (SS)

Don Sparks (3B)

COLUMBUS CLIPPERS

"The Columbus Clippers completed a record-breaking season with their second Governor's Cup Championship, a feat last accomplished by the 1982-83 Tidewater Tides. The Clippers cruised into the playoffs with a 95-89 record, marking the largest win total by an International League team since Toronto in 1960 (100-54) and the most in the 100-year history of baseball in Columbus since the 1941 Red Birds (95-58). Their regular season winning percentage of .660 was the highest in the I.L. since 1948 when the Newark Bears went 104-48 (.684). Their franchise success may only have been matched by the 1933 Red Birds, who posted a 101-51 regular season slate to record the only higher winning percentage in Columbus history (.664). Including playoff action, the '92 edition may have equaled the '33 squad for the best record in Columbus's professional heritage. The Clippers' road record of 49-23 also established a franchise standard.

The record-setting campaign did not go unnoticed, as 613,416 people visited Cooper Stadium during the 1992 regular season and postseason, setting both a franchise and International League record."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

DEPTH IN THE MINORS IS NOW COMMON KNOWLEDGE

"The off-season was full of high praise for the Yankees' minor league system and the quality of the players the organization could be sending to the majors very soon. While the Yankee brass is quick to point out the number of highly talented everyday players developing down on the farm, the focus of attention has been on the wealth of young pitching arms.

During one of his regular baseball reports on ESPN's SportsCenter, Peter Gammons went so far as to say the New York Yankees could become the team of the 1990s if their young pitchers continue on their current rate of progression. High marks indeed from a widely respected baseball journalist; one who has spent much of his career in Boston, home of the Red Sox, the big anti-Yankee town.

'That was a nice compliment for our entire player development and scouting system,' said Mitch Lukevics, the Yankees Director of Minor League Operations. 'We strive towards being the best, and when sources outside the (Yankee) organization say we're one of the best, it's nice. But make no mistake, we're not resting on our laurels. Our job isn't finished until these prospects become players at the major league level and contribute to a Yankee championship.'

The highlight of the 1992 minor league season, and the basis for high hopes in the coming seasons, was the number of players moving through the system.

'Our main objective is to cultivate talent and get players ready for the big leagues. 'With that goal in mind our biggest highlight was that for the third year in a row, we were seeing a number of players going to New York.'

Following in the tradition of home-grown players such as Kevin Maas and Pat Kelly, a host of players groomed by the Yankees made their way to the Bronx in '92.

Outfielders Bernie Williams, Gerald Williams and Hensley Meulens; shortstop David Silvestri and right-handed pitcher Sam Militello, all International League All-Stars at Triple-A Columbus, were called up to the Yankees. Militello, the IL's 1992 Pitcher of the Year, was joined in New York by right-hander Bob Wickman (acquired in the Steve Sax deal) after both put up strong numbers with the Clippers.

Ironically, despite sending a wealth of talent to 'The Show,' Columbus claimed the organization's only championship in '92. Manager Rick Down led the team to a 95-49 regular-season record en route to their second consecutive IL championship, in their third straight appearance in the finals. For his efforts, Down joins manager Buck Showalter's staff as the Yankees' hitting coach in 1993. Taking over the reigns in Columbus is former Yankee manager Carl 'Stump' Merrill, who has won three league championships and seven division titles in the Yankee farm system.

'One of the toughest things to do in sports is repeating,' stated Lukevics. 'Columbus successfully defended their title, while developing several players for the majors.'

Merrill's return could be supported by a trio of youngsters who had tremendous seasons with the Double-A Albany-Colonie Yankees, provided, of course, they don't catch on with New York. Left-handed pitcher Sterling Hitchcock was so impressive with Albany (2.58 ERA) that he made the jump from Double-A to the majors in '92. Third baseman Russ Davis (.285, 22 HR, 71 RBI) was named the Eastern League's MVP, and right-hander Mark Hutton was an outstanding 13-7.

Those three individual performances highlighted an Albany season that was otherwise marred by the tragic death of pitcher Jeff Hoffman, who died of natural causes during the last week of the season. The A-C Yankees fought off the adversity and posted a 71-58 record under manager Dan Radison, who left the organization to become the San Diego Padres first base coach in 1993.

This year's Albany team is managed by Mike Hart, who last year managed the Class-A Prince William Cannons. A number of familiar faces are expected to join Hart in his trek to Albany. Rich Polak, last year's Carolina League Relief Pitcher of the Year, right-handed starter Bruce Prybilynski and left-handed pitcher Tim Rumer all had outstanding years with the Cannons. Strong-hitting second baseman Kevin Jordan and third baseman Andy Fox were also impressive at Prince William, and will be looking towards Double-A Albany in 1993.

'A lot of injuries led to a disappointing finish (69-71) at Prince William,' said Lukevics. 'But that's why success in the minor leagues isn't measured by wins and losses. There were a number of fine individual performances from players whom we expect to make the jump from Single-A to Prince William to Albany.

Trey Hillman, who managed the organization's Class-A Greensboro team to a 74-67 record last year, is the Cannons' new skipper. Hillman is expected to be joined by left-handed pitchers Keith Garagozzo and Andy Pettite, as well as catcher Jorge Posada, outfielder Lew Hill and first baseman Tate Seefrieid (20 HR, 90 RBI).

'There were a lot of first-year, full-year professionals who had outstanding seasons at Greensboro, and a lot of them should move to the next level in '93,' praised Lukevics.

Hillman will also have the chance to select from several players from last spring's pitching-rich Class-A Ft. Lauderdale club, including the much-publicized left-handed pitcher Brien Taylor.

'Brien made the difficult transition of going from high school to pro ball, and he did it under a lot of media attention,' says Lukevics. 'He responded by having an outstanding year and being named an All-Star.'

Right-handed pitchers Mariano Rivera and Domingo Jean (acquired in the Steve Sax deal) joined Taylor to form one of the Florida State League's best rotations. Look for all three to end up in Albany before the year is out.

Brian Butterfield, who managed Ft. Lauderdale to a 59-76 record in 1992, will serve as a coach in Albany in 1993. The Yankees won't be operating in Ft. Lauderdale this season. Because of the 35-mile rule, the Yankees lost the territory rights to the expansion Florida Marlins.

Bill Evers, who spent five years in the Yankee farm system before spending the last seven years in the San Francisco Giants organization, takes over the managerial duties at Greensboro this season. His Hornets team will be led by a number of players to move to the South Atlantic League from Oneonta, including right-handed pitchers Mike Budde and Mike DeJean, along with second baseman Robert Hinds. First baseman Nick Delvecchio showed tremendous power, hitting 12 homers in just 68 games last year.

Evers will also be looking at a number of youngsters who opened eyes last year with the Tampa Yankees in the rookie Gulf Coast League. These include right-handed pitchers Mike Gordon, Marty Janzen and Jeff Cindrich, as well as all-star catcher Jamie Torres and shortstop Derek Jeter, the Yankees' top pick in last year's amateur draft.

Oneonta's and Tampa's rosters will be filled following this year's June amateur draft. In Oneonta, Mark Newman takes over as manager for Jack Gillis, who, after leading last year's Oneonta Yankees to a 37-38 record, is moving into the scouting department this year. Glenn Sherlock, the Yankees' bullpen catcher last season, is the new manager of the Tampa Yankees. He replaces Gary Denbo, who has moved to Greensboro as a coach this year after leading Tampa to a 31-28 record.

'Our goal at every level is to cultivate talent, and get it ready to move up to the next level,' says Lukevics. 'We saw a lot of that happen in 1992 and, based on those performances a year ago, anticipate even more movement in 1993. But, like I said, our job isn't done until these youngsters become major league players.' "

-Charles J. Alfaro, 1993 New York Yankees Scorebook & Souvenir Program

R.I.P. Whitey Herzog

R.I.P. Ken Holtzman

R.I.P. Fritz Peterson

Other 1993 Yankee Profiles: Support Personnel

 DR. STUART J. HERSHON (Team Physician)

"Dr. Stuart J. Hershon is in his sixth season as Yankee team doctor. He is an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and North Shore University Hospital where he is chief of the sports medicine service."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

"A graduate of Harvard University and New York Medical College, Dr. Stuart J. Hershon begins his sixth season as the Yankees team physician. He is an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian, North Shore and St. Luke 's-Roosevelt Hospitals. He has also served as the team physician for Nassau Community College."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

GENE MONAHAN (Trainer)

"Gene Monahan is in his 22nd season as the Yankees trainer and his 32nd in professional baseball. and is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association. Along with Steve Donohue, he was presented with the Major League Baseball Athletic Training Staff of the Year award for 1990."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

"Gene was born in Rolla, Missouri and has a B.S. in physical education from Indiana University (1969). He is a certified member of NATA [National Athletic Trainers Association] and a member of PBATS [Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society], serving as chairman of the grants and scholarships committee. He has 30 years of service in professional baseball.

He started in 1962 at Ft. Lauderdale and is entering his 22nd year at the helm of the Yankee training duties. Gene served as American League trainer at three All-Star Games (1977 at Yankee Stadium, 1986 at Houston's Astrodome and 1992 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego). All three of his previous assistants during his Yankee tenure advanced to head training positions in the major leagues.

Gene toured Japan with the 1990 Major League Baseball team. In 1990 the Yankee training staff won the Major League Baseball Athletic Training Staff of the Year award.

Gene, his wife Sue and their daughters Kelley and Amanda reside in Bartlett, Illinois."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

STEVE DONOHUE (Assistant Trainer)

"Steve Donohue is in his eighth year as the Yankees assistant trainer. A graduate of the University of Louisville, he has been in the Yankees organization since 1979. Along with Gene Monahan he was presented with the Major League Baseball Athletic Training Staff of the Year award for 1990."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

"Steve was born in Bronxville, New York and has a B.S. in physical education from the University of Louisville. A certified member of NATA and a certified member of New York State EMT [Emergency Medical Technicians], he is in his eighth season as the Yankees' assistant trainer.

He has been a member of the Yankees organization since 1979, working at West Haven (1979), Nashville (1980-81) and Columbus (1982-85). Steve was also an assistant trainer for the New York Jets (1974-78) and assistant trainer for the University of Louisville's NCAA Championship basketball team in 1980. Along with Gene Monahan, he was presented with the Major League Baseball Athletic Training Staff of the Year award for 1990.

Steve and his wife Paula reside in Mohegan Lake, New York."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

GARY "TROLL" WEIL (Strength and Conditioning Coach)

"Gary Weil is in his fifth year as the Yankees' strength and conditioning coach. He formulates and supervises conditioning programs for the Yankees and their minor league affiliates."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

"Gary Weil was born in the Bronx and has a B.A. in physical education from Arizona State University and a Masters in kinesiology and exercise physiology from ASU. He worked in the varsity weight room conditioning the school's athletes. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Troll played defensive back for the Sun Devils under then-football coach Frank Kush.

He is in his fifth season as the Yankees' strength and conditioning coach. Gary spent the previous seven years at the University of Notre Dame, including six seasons as the strength and conditioning coach for all of the school's varsity sports teams. He was also an assistant professor in the physical education department. Gary is a former strength consultant with the Los Angeles Raiders.

His duties include formulating and supervising strength and conditioning for the Yankees and their minor league affiliates. Gary and his wife Patti reside in Tampa, Florida."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

CARL "HAWK" TAYLOR (Video Coordinator/Bullpen Catcher/Batting Practice Pitcher)

"Carl begins his first season as the Yankees video coordinator. He will continue to throw batting practice and catch in the bullpen during batting practice. 

Carl spent the last two seasons charting defenses and manning the radar gun."

-1993 New York Yankees Yearbook

"Born in Sarasota, Fla., Carl Taylor returns for his fourth season as the video coordinator. He will also throw batting practice and catch in the bullpen. Carl is the club's resident barber.

He played six years of major league baseball (1968-73) with the Pirates, Cardinals and Royals. Primarily a catcher, Taylor also played first base and the outfield and combined to hit .266 with 10 home runs and 115 RBIs over 411 major league games. In his first major league game, he replaced Roberto Clements and had two hits off Woodie Fryman.

Carl was signed by Pirate scout George Zuraw as a free agent in 1962. He is the stepbrother of Boog Powell and went to high school in Key West where he played with Powell and future pro quarterback George Mira and against Bill Freehan. Hawk played Little League, Babe Ruth and Pony League ball, going to the Little League World Series in 1954.

A Jack Nicholson fan, Taylor and his wife Janice and their two children Gregory and Shawn reside in Sarasota."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

JAKE GIBBS (Bullpen Catcher/Batting Practice Pitcher)

"Jake is in his first season as Yankees bullpen catcher. He played in Pinstipes his entire 10-year career (1962-71) hitting .233 with 25 home runs and 146 RBI in 538 games. From 1972-90 he served as the head baseball coach at the University of Mississippi."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

"Born in Grenada, Mississippi, this is Jake's first season as bullpen catcher and batting practice pitcher. He rejoins the Yankees after being out of professional baseball since he retired after the 1971 season. He played in Pinstipes for his entire 10-year career (1962-71) hitting .233 with 25 home runs and 146 RBI in 538 games. His 459 games behind rank ninth most all-time among Yankee catchers. Gibbs served as the backup catcher for the illustrious trio of Yogi Berra, Elston Howard and Thurman Munson.

From 1972-90 he served as the head baseball coach at his alma mater, the University of Mississippi. Under his coaching the team won a pair of SEC titles. From 1972-76, Jake also aided the school in recruiting for football. As an off-season coach during his baseball career, he helped develop Archie Manning.

Jake was a two-sport All-American as a third baseman in baseman in baseball and as a quarterback in football. He finished third in the 1960 Heisman Trophy balloting. In Gibbs' three seasons at Mississippi, the football team had a combined record of 29-3-1, winning two Sugar Bowls and a Gator Bowl. The 1960 squad was co-national champion with Minnesota.

Jake was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in football but signed with the Yankees as a third baseman in June 1961 to what was then the largest bonus ever paid by the Yankees.

Jake, his wife Patricia Ann and their children Dean, Monty and Frank reside in Oxford, Mississippi."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

DELL ALSTON (Radar Gun Operator)

"Dell Alston is in his third season manning the radar gun. He played four seasons in the majors and hit .238 over 189 games. He was signed by the Yankees as a free agent in 1973."

-1993 New York Yankees Yearbook

"Born in Valhalla, New York, former Yankee outfielder Dell Alston starts his third consecutive year manning the radar gun. He dresses for batting practice.

Dell was an all-city and all-county baseball star at Yonkers High School. After graduating from high school he attended Concordia Junior College and was signed as a free agent by Yankee scouts Jim Quigley and Al Cuccinello.

Dell and his wife Lisa and their son Wendell Jr. reside in White Plains."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

BOB SHEPPARD (Public Address Announcer)

"Bob Sheppard has been the public address Voice of the Yankees [since 1951]. He also teaches speech at St. John's University."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

"Having joined the Yankees in 1951, Bob starts his 43rd year behind the microphone as the Yankees' public address announcer. This eloquent linguist is also the long-time p.a. man for the New York  Giants football team (37 years) and for St. John's basketball and football. Also on his public address resume is Army football, New York Titans football (Polo Grounds), Brooklyn Dodgers football (Ebbets Field) and New York Yankees football (of the defunct AAFC).

A St. John's alumnus, Bob has been a professor of speech there for 10 years. While attending St. John's he was a four-year member of the baseball (first baseman) and football (left-handed quarterback) teams.

Bob is a member of the St. John's, Long Island and New York Sports Halls of Fame."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

EDDIE LAYTON (Stadium Organist)

"Eddie Layton is the Yankee Stadium organist and has recorded more than 25 albums. He also records commercials and plays at Radio City and other New York entertainment centers."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

"Eddie started in 1968 and is returning for his 26th season as the Yankee organist. He also performs in concerts for the Hammond Organ Company (700 cities worldwide), writes commercial scores for radio and television and has performed annually at Radio City Music Hall for 18 years. Eddie has recorded 24 albums.

Prior to coming to the Yankees, Eddie wrote scores for soap operas, including Secret Storm among others, and was organist for the Rangers and the Knicks. He is a member of the New York Sports Hall of Fame."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

NICK PRIORE (Clubhouse Manager)

"Nick Priore heads the Yankee clubhouse and has been with the team for over 25 years. He was Pete Sheehy's assistant."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

LOU CUCUZZA (Visitors Clubhouse Manager)

"Lou Cucuzza is in his 18th season of hosting the visiting teams at Yankee Stadium."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

LOU CUCUZZA, JR. (Assistant Visitors Clubhouse Manager)

"Lou Cucuzza, Jr. has assisted his father in the Yankee Stadium visitors clubhouse since 1976."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

ROB CUCUZZA (Assistant Clubhouse Manager)

"Rob Cucuzza is in his fourth season in the Yankee clubhouse. He previously worked in the visitors' clubhouse."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

MARK ZETTLEMEYER (Director of Spring Training)

"Mark Zettlemeyer is the Director of Spring Training and has been with the Yankee organization for over 20 years."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

MARSH SAMUEL (Spring Training Coordinator)

"Marsh Samuel is the Yankees Spring Training Coordinator. He began his baseball career as a publicist with the 1946 White Sox, and also developed the first press guide."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

JIM OGLE (Yankees Alumni Association)

"Jim Ogle heads the Yankees Alumni Association and coordinates Old Timers' Day. He was a New York sportswriter for more than 20 years."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

BOB ADAMENKO (Yankees Photographer)

"Bob Adamenko has been the Yankees Photographer since 1984. He also photographs many other New York sporting events."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

STEVE CRANDALL (Yankees Photographer)

"Steve Crandall is in his seventh season as a Yankee photographer. He is also a photographer for the New Jersey Devils."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

STEVE GREGORY (Umpires' Room Attendant)

"Steve Gregory is in charge of the umpires locker room for the 15th season."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

FRANK ALBOHN (Stadium Superintendent)

"Frank Albohn is the Stadium superintendent. He has supervised the Yankees grounds crew for over 30 years."

-The New York Yankees Official 1993 Yearbook

1993 New York Yankees Minor League Manager and Coaches Profiles

RICH ARENA (Coach, Oneonta)

"Rich graduated from Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, where he set a team record with a .421 average his sophomore season. He graduated from the University of Florida, where he played two years of baseball.

He coached at Tampa Catholic High School (1986-87) and was head baseball coach at Tampa Prep later in 1987. Rich joined the Yankee organization in 1989 at Oneonta and will coach at Oneonta in 1993."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

MIKE BROWN (Pitching Coach, Columbus)

"Mike attended Clemson University where he played baseball and football. He was named to the All-ACC team from 1978-80. The Boston Red Sox selected him as their first pick, in the second round of the 1980 June draft.

He was selected as the Carolina League Pitcher of the Year in 1981 for Winston-Salem, where he led the league in wins (14), ERA (1.49), complete games (12) and shutouts (6). Mike earned his first major league win in relief on October 3, 1982. After spending five seasons with the Red Sox, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners before finishing his career with the Orioles and Indians organizations.

Mike served as a coach at George Mason University in 1989 and will be the pitching coach at Columbus in 1993."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

BRIAN BUTTERFIELD (Coach, Albany-Colonie)

"Brian graduated from Florida Southern College with a B.S. in physical education in 1980. Signed as a free agent by the Yankees in June 1979, he coached at Florida Southern (1979) and Eckerd College (1980-81). He was named Most Valuable Player of the Ft. Lauderdale squad in 1981.

He is the son of the late Jack Butterfield, who was Yankees Vice-President of Player Development and Scouting. In 1988 Brian was named manager of the year in the Gulf Coast League. He led the Sarasota Yankees to the division title and the league championship."

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HOPALONG CASSADY (Coach, Columbus)

"Cassady was a legendary athlete at Ohio State University where he starred in both football and baseball. He played football under the famed Woody Hayes. A two-way athlete for the Buckeyes, he played in both the offensive and defensive backfield and returned kicks.

He was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1954 and won the award in 1955. Cassady helped OSU to a perfect 10-0 season and a national championship in 1954. He was the Associated Press Athlete of the Year in 1955. He rushed for 2,466 yards and scored 37 touchdowns in his four seasons at Ohio State. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He was the Associated Press Athlete of the Year in 1955.

Hopalong helped the Buckeyes to two Big Ten titles as a shortstop and center fielder. His diamond teammates included future major leaguers Frank Howard and Galen Cisco. He also played semipro ball with Bo Schembechler.

He was the overall number one selection in the 1955 NFL draft, selected by the Detroit Lions. He played in the NFL for eight seasons.

Hopalong joined the Yankee organization as a special scout in 1973. From 1976-78 he worked as the physical conditioning instructor for the major league club. From 1979-81, he worked with the Yankees and throughout the minor leagues as a fitness and conditioning coach.

Since 1981 Cassady has worked with Yankee minor leaguers in spring training and after the June draft. He has also performed special scouting assignments for the organization.

Hopalong was given his nickname by a Columbus sportswriter."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

GARY DENBO (Coach, Greensboro)

"Gary attended Rend Lake College and Wabash Valley College in Illinois and Oakland City College in Indiana. He was the 17th-round draft choice of the Cincinnati Reds in the regular phase of the June 1983 draft.

After four years as an infielder in the Reds' farm system, Gary accepted a position as player/coach of the Class AA Vermont Reds in 1986. He made his managerial debut in 1989 with the Greensboro Hornets of the South Atlantic League. He was named coach of the South Atlantic League Northern Division All-Star team."

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KEN DOMINGUEZ (Coach, Tampa)

"Ken attended Florida College (Temple Terrace) and Southern Benedictine College in Cullman (AL), where he graduated with a B.S. in physical education. He obtained his Master's degree in physical education at Western Kentucky University. Ken played college baseball for four years.

He was a coach on the U.S. team that won the Silver Medal at the 1987 Pan-American Games. He guided the University of Tampa to two College World Series as a coach."

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BILL EVERS (Manager, Greensboro)

"Evers graduated in 1972 from Island Trees High School in Levittown, New York. He received a B.A. in management and recreation from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla.

He caught and played first base for four years in the Cubs farm system. He spent the 1980 season as a catching instructor and joined the Yankees organization in a similar capacity in 1981. Bill coached in the Yankee organization from 1982-85 before joining Clinton in the Giants organization in 1986 as pitching coach.

Evers managed Clinton in 1987 and 1988. He managed Shreveport to a division title in 1989 and to the Texas League championship in 1990 and 1991. Evers has been a member of an All-Star team coaching staff in all six years of his coaching career, including serving as manager of the Midwest League all-star team in 1987.

He rejoins the  Yankees after spending seven seasons in the San Francisco Giants organization."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

MIKE HART (Manager, Albany-Colonie)

"Mike attended Alma College in Alma, Michigan and Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the 11th-round pick of the Montreal Expos in the June 1972 free-agent draft.

He led the Florida State League in bases on balls (106) in 1973, tied for the Eastern League lead in sacrifice flies (8) in 1976 and led the Pacific Coast League in bases on balls (122) in 1979. He was traded to the Texas Rangers organization in December 1978, loaned to the Kansas City Royals organization in July 1980 and returned to Texas in August 1980. He also played in the Oriole, Yankee and White Sox organizations.

Mike was out of baseball from 1984-86, then returned as the manager of the Newark (NY) Orioles of the New York-Penn League in 1987. He is entering his seventh consecutive season in the professional ranks."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

TREY HILLMAN (Manager, Prince William)

"Trey attended the University of Texas at Arlington where he was an All-Southland Conference player for three years. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent in June of 1985.

He played three years in the Indians' minor league system. In 1987 and 1988 he scouted for Cleveland in the Oklahoma-Texas area. Trey won a league championship in his first season as a  manager, with Oneonta in 1990."

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JOE LEFEBVRE (Coach, Albany-Colonie)

"Joe attended Eckerd College where he was an All-American and MVP in the Division II College World Series as a sophomore. He was the Yankees' 3rd round selection in the June 1977 free agent draft.

In 1979 he led West Haven in batting (.292), home runs (21) and RBIs (107) and was named to the Eastern League All-Star team as an outfielder. His first major league hit was a home run off Dave Stieb at Toronto on May 22, 1980. Joe homered in his first two major league games to tie an American League record. He tied a San Diego Padres record with six hits in an extra-inning game on September 13, 1982.

Joe suffered torn cartilage and ligaments in his right knee in June 1984 and after undergoing several operations retired as an active player in 1986."

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STUMP MERRILL (Manager, Columbus)

"Named for a fourth stint as Columbus manager in November 1992, Merrill led the Clippers to a 184-134 record in all or parts of the 1984, '85 and '90 seasons. Columbus won the International League pennant in 1984. He is entering his 17th consecutive season in the Yankee organization, having begun as pitching coach at West Haven in 1977.

Merrill graduated from the University of Maine in 1966 with a B.S. in physical education and completed his Master's Degree in the same field at Maine in 1976. Prior to his professional career, he served as the assistant baseball coach at his alma mater under the late Jack Butterfield.

Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the second round of the 1966 free agent draft, Stump spent his entire six-year playing career in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He joined the managerial ranks in 1978 at West Haven and led his clubs to the playoffs or outright championships in five of his seven years from 1978-84. In 1980, he piloted Nashville to a league record 97 wins.

Stump managed the Yankees from June 6, 1990 through the 1991 season. He spent all of 1992 as the Yankees' Roving Minor League Instructor."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

BRIAN MILNER (Coach, Prince William)

"Brian attended Texas Christian University. He was the Blue Jays' seventh-round pick in the June 1978 free agent draft and was placed on the major league roster immediately after his signing on June 17. Brian made his debut at Cleveland on June 23 as the starting catcher and was optioned to Medicine Hat on June 27.

He was the second high school graduate to step into the major leagues in 1978 behind Oakland's Mike Morgan. Brian was the youngest player in the majors at the time of his signing. In 1980, he was selected to play in the Carolina League All-Star Game.

In recent years he has been operating a private business."

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MARK NEWMAN (Manager, Oneonta)

"Mark graduated from Wheeling (IL) High School in 1967 and attended Southern Illinois University. While pitching for the Salukis he earned Academic All-American honors and collected a B.A. and M.A. in political science. Following his undergraduate studies, Mark earned a Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois. He joined the Yankee organization in 1989 as Minor League Coordinator."

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JUAN NIEVES  (Pitching Coach, Oneonta)

"Juan begins his second full season as a coach in the Yankee organization after a seven-year playing career in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.

He graduated from Avon Old Farms High School where he was 19-1 with a 1.05 ERA for his career. In 1985 he combined to go 16-5 with AA El Paso and AAA Vancouver and was named Texas League Pitcher of the Year. He joined Milwaukee in 1986, posting an 11-12 mark in his rookie season. In 1987 Juan went 14-8 and on April 15 pitched a no-hitter against Baltimore, becoming the first Brewer and the first Puerto Rican to accomplish the feat.

Released by the Brewers in October 1990, Nieves was signed by the Yankees to a minor league contract in March 1991. He assisted Hoyt Wilhelm with pitching coach duties in Tampa in 1992."

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MARK ROSE (Pitching Coach, Greensboro)

"Mark graduated from King High School in Tampa in 1981 and graduated from the University of South Florida in 1986. He was the Yankees' 21st-round pick in the regular phase of the June 1986 free-agent draft.."

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DAVE SCHULER (Pitching Coach, Albany-Colonie)

"Dave attended the University of New Haven (Connecticut) and graduated with a B.S. in business administration. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in June 1975.

He played professional baseball for 12 seasons and spent parts of three seasons in the major leagues: from 1979-80 with the California Angels and in 1985 with the Atlanta Braves.

In 1984, Dave was a coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha."

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GLENN SHERLOCK (Manager, Tampa, and minor league catching instructor)

"Glenn returns to manage in the Yankee system after serving as the Yankees' bullpen catcher and batting practice pitcher in 1992.

He graduated from St. John's Prep in Danvers, Mass., and earned a B.A. in environmental studies from Rollins College (Fla.) in 1983. Sherlock was drafted and signed by the Astros, going in the 21st round of the June 1983 free-agent draft. He was signed by the Yankees as a minor league free agent in March 1987, spending three seasons between AA Albany-Colonie and AAA Columbus. For his career, Glenn caught seven seasons in the minors.

A player-coach at Albany-Colonie in 1989, Glenn managed rookie league Tampa in 1990 and A Ft. Lauderdale in 1991."

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MARK SHIFLETT (Pitching Coach, Prince William)

"Mark attended Auburn University and was the Yankees' 27th-round pick in the June 1981 draft. In 1982, he tied for the South Atlantic League lead in wins (14) and was named the left-handed pitcher on the South Atlantic League All-Star team. He tied for the South Atlantic League in shutouts (3) in 1983.

Released in April 1985, Mark was signed as a free agent by Detroit that year. He left baseball in 1986 to return to Auburn to pursue his degree, then was signed as a free agent by Kansas City in 1987. He operated a private business in Colorado from 1988-89. Mark will be the pitching coach at Ft. Lauderdale in 1992."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

TED UHLAENDER (Coach, Columbus)

"Ted graduated from Baylor University with a degree in statistics and signed his first pro contract with the Minnesota Twins in 1961. He led the Pacific Coast League in sacrifice hits (13) in 1965. 

Ted was traded with pitchers Dean Chance and Bob Miller and outfielder-third baseman Graig Nettles to the Cleveland Indians for pitchers Luis Tiant and Stan Williams in December of 1969. He was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher Milt Wilcox in December of 1971. He was in private business from 1974-89."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide

HOYT WILHELM (Pitching Coach, Tampa)

"Hoyt began his pro career in 1942 for the independent Mooresville, North Carolina, club. He moved into the Giants' farm system in 1948 at Knoxville and reached the big leagues in 1952.

He remained in the majors for the next 21 years, retiring in 1972 at age 46 as baseball's all-time premier relief pitcher. He holds the following major league career records: most games pitched (1,070), most games in relief (1,018), most innings in relief (1,870), most games finished (651) and most wins in relief (124).

Hoyt was used as a starter in the middle of his career (1958-60) and hurled a no-hitter for the Orioles against the Yankees in 1958. He also holds the distinction of hitting a home run in his first major league at-bat (April 23, 1952). He participated in the 1954 World Series with the Giants and was named to the NL All-Star team in 1953 and 1970, and to the AL All-Star team in 1959, 1961 and 1962. Hoyt was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985."

-1993 New York Yankees Information Guide