Juan Samuel

Juan Milton Samuel (born December 9, 1960) is a Dominican former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). A three-time National League (NL) All-Star, he appeared in the 1983 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Samuel served as interim manager for the Baltimore Orioles during the 2010 MLB season, as well as many years in MLB coaching ranks. Known widely for his unique combination of speed and power, Samuel was inducted into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame, in 2010.

Juan Samuel
Samuel with the Phillies in 2016
Second baseman / Center fielder / Manager
Born: (1960-12-09) December 9, 1960
San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 24, 1983, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1998, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
Batting average.259
Home runs161
Runs batted in703
Stolen bases396
Managerial record17–34
Winning %.333
Teams
As player
As manager
As coach
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× All-Star (1984, 1987, 1991)
  • Silver Slugger Award (1987)
  • Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame
Medals
Men's Baseball
Representing  Dominican Republic
World Baseball Classic
2013 San Francisco Team
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