Lance Parrish

Lance Michael Parrish (born June 15, 1956 in Clairton, Pennsylvania) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1977-1986), Philadelphia Phillies (1987-1988), California Angels (1989-1992), Seattle Mariners (1992), Cleveland Indians (1993), Pittsburgh Pirates (1994), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1995).

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June 15 - 1956 - Clairton, Pennsylvania - American - Major League Baseball - Catcher - Detroit Tigers - Philadelphia Phillies - California Angels - Seattle Mariners - Cleveland Indians - Pittsburgh Pirates - Toronto Blue Jays

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His best season was 1982 when he hit .284 and blasted 32 home runs, then a record for catchers. He was also the clean-up hitter for the Tigers when they won the 1984 World Series.

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1982 - Home run - Clean-up hitter - 1984 - World Series

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Parrish was an eight-time All-Star (1980, 1982-86, 1988, 1990), and he won three Gold Glove Awards (1983-85).

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All-Star - Gold Glove Awards

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Parrish is the Bullpen Coach for the Detroit Tigers as of 2003.

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