Summary
Steve Hertz, a former MLB player and long-time coach, has died at the age of 80. After a brief playing career, Hertz became a successful coach, most notably at Miami-Dade College, achieving over 300 victories. He also managed a team in the Israel Baseball League and coached in international competitions.
Key Facts
- Steve Hertz played briefly in Major League Baseball, making his debut at age 19 for the Houston Colt .45s in 1964.
- He played a total of five games in MLB and later continued his career in the minor leagues.
- Hertz coached at Miami-Dade College for parts of four decades, achieving a winning record and multiple championships.
- He managed the Tel Aviv Lightning in the Israel Baseball League in 2007.
- Hertz coached several future major league players during his career at Miami-Dade.
- He participated in international coaching, winning gold medals with U.S. teams at the Pan American Maccabiah Games and the Maccabi Games.
- Hertz is a member of several sports hall of fames, including the Miami High School Hall of Fame.
