Donald arthur mattingly born april 20, 1961 is an american former professional baseball first baseman, coach, and current manager for the miami marlins of major league baseball mlb. With an ax hovering, don mattingly savors his time as. Mattingly registered 1,298 hits, 185 hits per season. Don mattinglys number 23 was retired by the new york yankees in 1997. Science of hitting book by ted williams, john underwood. Don mattingly s career was cut short by back injuries, but he was still able to lead the league in hits twice, doubles three times, runs batted in once, batting average once, slugging average once and fielding average seven times. And that is where most people will think of don mattingly. Read don mattinglys hitting is simple the abcs of batting. A change of coasts couldnt change mattinglys fortunes. Mattingly finished his career with 2,153 hits, 222 home runs, 1,007 runs scored, 1,099 rbi, and a. September 8, 1982 age 21141d, 12,276th in mlb history.
He is a former hitting instructor and bench coach for the new york yankees. Im just a guy who grew up in new york city when don mattingly was the game of baseball. Theres a mystery surrounding don mattinglys birthday. Don mattingly was best known for his skill as a clutch hitter, but he also won nine gold glove awards for his defensive prowess did you know that don mattingly is one of the only new york yankees to ever have his number retired by the franchise don mattinglys career was cut short by back injuries, but he was still able to lead the league in hits twice, doubles three times, runs batted in. In 1985 he was the american league mvp and player of the yeara ninetime. The nook book ebook of the don mattinglys hitting is simple. The problem is that, as i discuss in my piece on the myth of the a to c swing, if you compare what don mattingly teaches about hitting, and what he actually did, you will see. Mattinglys retired number in monument park at yankee stadium.
Don mattingly is perhaps the most prominent voice when it comes to hitting instruction. Theres a similar mystery surrounding the april birthday of another celebrity, albeit one who is known for hitting baseballs instead of hitting joints. A ninetime gold glove winner, the mustachioed defensive ace was a fan favorite on the underachieving yankees teams of. Jim rosenthal is the author or coauthor of several books, including ichiros art of playing baseball, randy johnsons power pitching, leo mazzones pitch like a pro, tony gwynns total baseball player, nolan ryans pitchers bible, and kianas bodysculpting. Don mattingly becoming new york yankees manager is a bronx.
On the back of mattinglys 1987 topps baseball card, his trivia note reads. Dodgers manager don mattingly has father issues this. Don mattingly is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. A don mattingly will attract people to see my club play. In his four seasons as a coach he was also promoted to bench coach in 2007, the yankees suffered one epic collapse against the boston red sox in the 2004 alcs and three disappointing exits in the ensuing years. The 19thround pick, who finished his career with nine gold gloves in 14 seasons, was arguably the top. Mattingly finished his career with 2,153 hits, 222 home runs, 1,099 rbi, and a.
Read don mattingly s hitting is simple the abcs of batting. Fast forward 30 years, and don mattingly is hitting a homerun of a different kind as a featured guest on matt felts debut solo project, based on a true story. Apr 16, 2018 before the series opener against the miami marlins on monday, the yankee stadium scoreboard showed a brief video of don mattingly hitting home runs and making terrific defensive plays as a. Marlins manager don mattingly, pictured in spring training, is in the final year of. Don mattinglys hitting is simple jim rosenthal macmillan. Don mattingly is the author of don mattingly s hitting is simple 3. May 05, 2010 baseball hitting tips with don mattingly. Stacy mattingly and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Don mattingly was one of the greatest offensive ballplayers of his generation. He will be with the yankees for five years after this year and hopefully will complete his career here. The yankee first baseman, who earlier in the season tied the major league record by hitting home runs in eight. In 1985 he was the american league mvp and player of the yeara ninetime gold glove winner, a. Showing the correct baseball swing and follow through.
For don mattingly, timing was right to join marlins. Don mattingly generally travels from miami, fl, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Nicknamed the hit man and donnie baseball, he played for the new york yankees during his 14year playing career, emerging as the yankees starting first baseman after a successful rookie season in 1983. Mattingly is considered one of the best first basemen in the history of baseball and is one of a very few to have their number retired by the yankees. In 1985 he was the american league mvp and player of the yeara ninetime gold glove winner, a batting champion, and sixtime allstar. Don mattingly, who was born on april 20, 1961 in evansville, indiana is a former allstar baseball player for the new york yankees. Get the best deals on don mattingly mlb bats when you shop the largest online selection at.
Don mattingly books list of books by author don mattingly. Don mattingly author see all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. With instructional photos throughout, and careful stepbystep instruction, don mattinglys hitting is simple. I have written 38 books and more than 20,000 articles about baseball. Mattingly, williams and boggs meet to talk baseball and hitting. Quarto, original glossy photographic paper wrappers. The steinbrenners offered mattingly the role of hitting coach in 2004.
Don mattingly is the author of don mattinglys hitting is simple 3. Mattingly and molina are in japan as part of a major league baseball allstar tour that features six games against japan. Don mattingly hitting is simple 2007 book new york yankees abcs of batting. He is the author of don mattingly s hitting is simple. Despite mattinglys hitting ability, there were concerns about his lack of speed and power. I still say that what they do isnt what the lau book preaches. Don mattingly looks forward to seeing japans national team. Marlins manager don mattingly, pictured in spring training, is in the final year of a fouryear deal he signed under previous. Join facebook to connect with don mattingly and others you may know.
Don mattingly hit a homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, jim winn was on the mound in relief, bases were. Dodgers manager don mattingly has father issues this spring. Don mattingly was the long time great yankee captain and 1985 al mvp whose stellar career made him one of the most alltime popular ballplayers among fans and players alike. Either way, don mattingly will likely be remembered by baseball fans just as he once wished when he said, when you think of me, think of me on the baseball field. He is also a nine time gold glove winner, the second most ever for a first baseman. A ninetime gold glove winner, the mustachioed defensive ace was a fan favorite on the underachieving yankees teams of the 1980s and early 1990s. Recommended baseball books for hitters and coaches. You could argue don mattingly was the single best player in major league baseball from 1984 to 1988. Don mattingly was one of the greatest, if not the greatest, first basemen of his generation. Dons birth certificate states he was born in 1962, not 1961 as shown in most baseball records. His thoughts about hitting have influenced countless people and organizations. The story of our captivity and freedom in afghanistan by dayna curry. Don mattingly will likely go down in new york yankees lore as the unluckiest yankees legend of them all mattingly played all 14 years in the organization that boasts more championships than any other franchise.
Had he stayed healthy, it would have been a nobrainer. How about something that concentrates and simplifies the basic fundamental of just hitting the ball. Don mattingly was born on thursday, april 20, 1961, in evansville, indiana. Don mattingly is a mlb baseball first baseman, coach and manager. Don mattingly hit a homer in the bottom of the third inning, jose deleon was on the mound, bases were empty, two outs had been recorded. Celebrity appearance fees and availability contact a booking agent to check availability on don mattingly and other top corporate entertainment exclusive buyers agent that books celebrities, entertainers and speakers like don mattingly for speaking engagements, appearances and corporate events. Stacy mattingly and a great selection of related books, art. May 01, 2020 theres a similar mystery surrounding the april birthday of another celebrity, albeit one who is known for hitting baseballs instead of hitting joints. Showing the proper way to stride and transfer your weight in a baseball swing. Drafted by the new york yankees in the 19th round of the 1979 mlb june amateur draft from reitz memorial hs evansville, in. Before the series opener against the miami marlins on monday, the yankee stadium scoreboard showed a brief video of don mattingly hitting home runs. The marlins are counting on him to develop some of the. May 24, 2018 don mattingly s number 23 was retired by the new york yankees in 1997. Derek jeter and don mattingly fall on wrong side of a.
If don mattingly wants to swing up, youre pretty well forced to move your. Don mattingly hitting is simple 2007 book new york yankees abc. Into that category now would be george brett of the royals, eddie murray of the orioles, dale murphy of the braves, don mattingly of the yankees and wade boggs of the red sox. Balance i know the quality isnt great but i drew a line that shows the path of the ball green, a blue line on the barrel of his bat as we swings, and a yellow line showing his bat because its blurry in the video. First edition of the yankees star first baseman, signed by him with his number 23 on the title page. Derek jeter and don mattingly fall on wrong side of a yankees. Facing the most important season of his managerial career, the dodgers don mattingly began spring training by delivering an emotional pep talk. Don mattingly s number 23 was retired by the new york yankees in 1997. Heres a picture from a video i found of don mattingly hitting a home run.
Jim rosenthal is the author or coauthor of several books. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Marlins surprise by retaining veteran manager don mattingly. For an outfielder, hitting is 75 per cent of his worth, in most cases more important than fielding and arm and speed combined.
Jim rosenthal is the author or coauthor of several books, including. Don mattingly put another home run record in the books tuesday night at new york. The series begins on friday with three games on consecutive nights at tokyo dome followed by one game in hiroshima on nov. Don mattingly speakers bureau and booking agent info. Don mattingly was the long time great yankee captains and 1985 al mvp whose stellar career made him one of the most alltime popular ballplayers among fans and players alike. Many people believe he will be inducted into the baseball hall of fame as soon as he becomes eligible. He is commonly cited as the best yankee player to have never played in a world series. The yankee first baseman, who earlier in the season tied the major league record by hitting home runs in eight consecutive games, broke the mark for grand slams in a season. With an ax hovering, don mattingly savors his time as marlins. April 1961 in evansville, indiana ist ein ehemaliger.
Don mattinglys hitting is simple ebook by jim rosenthal. With an ax hovering, don mattingly savors his time as marlins manager. He is the author of don mattinglys hitting is simple. Lets break down some numbers from mattinglys healthy first seven seasons. Mattingly was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on september 8, 1982, with the new york yankees.
Baseballs don mattingly hits a homerun in southern gospel. It looked strange seeing don mattingly in a miami marlins uniform friday on his first day on the job, but the most peculiar sight of all was his sheer peacefulness. Don mattingly october 26, 2010 leave a comment throughout this website you will see so many tips and swing concepts that deal with hitting the ball this way and hitting the ball that way. Williamss the science of hitting, which remains a classic work on batting. Sep 20, 2019 marlins surprise by retaining veteran manager don mattingly. In 1985 he was the american league mvp and player of the yeara ninetime gold glove winner, a batting champion, and sixtime allstar he remains today one of the most beloved yankee first basemen of alltime. Known affectionately as donnie baseball, don mattingly was an example of consistency and greatness at first base for the new york yankees for 14 seasons. Oct 23, 2014 heres a picture from a video i found of don mattingly hitting a home run. Don mattinglys hitting is simple bauman rare books. Donald arthur mattingly born april 20, 1961 is an american former professional baseball first. Drafted by the new york yankees in the 19th round of the 1979 mlb june amateur draft from reitz memorial hs evansville, in high school.
Don mattingly is clueless about hitting baseball brains. Don mattingly society for american baseball research. Mattingly s retired number in monument park at yankee stadium. May 10, 2019 with an ax hovering, don mattingly savors his time as marlins manager. A former hitting instructor for the new york yankees, he now serves as their bench coach. Don mattinglys place in the hall of fame was debated for 15 years.
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