Former Dodgers Closer, Mets Coach Phil Regan Dies
Summary
Phil Regan, a former All-Star baseball pitcher and longtime coach, died on July 8 at age 89. He played for several teams from 1960 to 1972 and later coached multiple Major League Baseball teams, including the New York Mets, where he helped train top pitchers.Key Facts
- Phil Regan was an All-Star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1966.
- He played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1972 for teams like the Detroit Tigers, Dodgers, Cubs, and White Sox.
- Regan’s career record includes 96 wins, 81 losses, a 3.84 earned run average (ERA), and 92 saves.
- After retiring as a player, he coached for the Mariners, Cubs, Indians, Mets, and managed the Orioles in 1995.
- Regan joined the Mets’ development staff in 2009 and coached notable pitchers such as Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard.
- In 2019, at age 82, he became the Mets’ interim major league pitching coach, one of the oldest in MLB history.
- He filed an age-discrimination lawsuit against the Mets after not being retained following the 2019 season.
- Regan was known for his dedication, even continuing activities like throwing batting practice on his 80th birthday.
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