Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed ‘The Vulture’ by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89
Summary
Phil Regan, a former Major League Baseball pitcher known as "The Vulture," died at age 89. He played for four teams over 13 years and spent more than 50 years coaching, managing, and scouting in baseball.Key Facts
- Phil Regan died peacefully from natural causes at age 89.
- He pitched for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago White Sox.
- Regan was nicknamed “The Vulture” by Sandy Koufax for his effective relief pitching.
- He was a 1966 All-Star, going 14-1 with a 1.62 ERA and leading the National League with 21 saves that year.
- After playing, Regan coached at Grand Valley State University for nine years and managed in the Dominican and Venezuelan winter leagues.
- He managed the Baltimore Orioles for one season in 1995, finishing with a 71-73 record.
- Regan was a pitching coach for several MLB teams and also coached Team USA at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- He helped develop top pitchers like Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard while coaching in the minor leagues for the New York Mets.
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