Son of Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Retires to Follow in Father's Footsteps
Summary
Dave Roberts' son, Cole Roberts, has joined the Detroit Tigers' minor league team, the West Michigan Whitecaps, as a bench coach. Cole, who previously played minor league baseball, follows his father, Dave Roberts, who is the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.Key Facts
- Cole Roberts is 25 years old.
- He played three seasons in minor league baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies organizations.
- Cole Roberts was drafted in the 38th round by the San Diego Padres.
- He has played in 97 minor league games, covering second base, shortstop, and left field.
- Cole's father, Dave Roberts, is a successful manager with the Los Angeles Dodgers, having won three World Series titles.
- Dave Roberts was also drafted by the Detroit Tigers back in 1994.
- Cole Roberts' new coaching role with the West Michigan Whitecaps marks his first non-playing job in baseball.
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