John Mizerock
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John Joseph Mizerock was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros
and the Atlanta Braves
. He was the eighth overall pick in the 1979 draft.
Since retiring as a player he has served as an interim manager and coach for the Kansas City Royals
, and as a manager in the minor leagues.
Mizerock managed rookie league in Eugene, Oregon (1993), Class A Rockford (1994), Class A Wilmington (1995–97) and Double-AA Wichita (1999). He won league titles at Wilmington in 1996 and at Wichita in 1999, and was Midwest League Manager of the Year in 1994, Carolina League Manager of the Year in 1995 and Minor League Manager of the Year in 1999. He compiled 646 wins and 554 losses in his minor league managerial career.
In 2002, he was named interim manager of the Royals
when Tony Muser
was fired. He had a 5–8 record in 13 games before being replaced by Tony Peña
. 2002 was the first time in franchise history that Kansas City had lost 100 games. He stayed on as third base coach for the Royals until the end of 2005, when he was assigned to be a roving instructor for the organization.
Despite his extensive experience managing at the minor league and major league level, he accepted a position to once again manage at the high level Class A Wilmington Blue Rocks minor league team for the 2007 season. With his leadership, the team led the Carolina League in winning percentage, and returned to the playoffs. During the season, Mizerock was honored with his own Bobblehead Night on June 6, 2007. John Mizerock is a two time winner of the Dick Howser Award, awarded for outstanding contributions to the Royals organization.
On October 23, 2007, Mizerock was named the Royals
bullpen coach for the 2008 season.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
and the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
. He was the eighth overall pick in the 1979 draft.
Since retiring as a player he has served as an interim manager and coach for the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
, and as a manager in the minor leagues.
Mizerock managed rookie league in Eugene, Oregon (1993), Class A Rockford (1994), Class A Wilmington (1995–97) and Double-AA Wichita (1999). He won league titles at Wilmington in 1996 and at Wichita in 1999, and was Midwest League Manager of the Year in 1994, Carolina League Manager of the Year in 1995 and Minor League Manager of the Year in 1999. He compiled 646 wins and 554 losses in his minor league managerial career.
In 2002, he was named interim manager of the Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
when Tony Muser
Tony Muser
Anthony Joseph Muser is currently a roving instructor in the San Diego Padres organization. From 1997 until 2002, Muser served as the manager of the Kansas City Royals...
was fired. He had a 5–8 record in 13 games before being replaced by Tony Peña
Tony Peña
Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla is a former professional baseball player, manager and current coach. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Pirates, Cardinals, Red Sox, Indians, White Sox, and Astros. Peña was the manager of the Kansas City Royals between 2002 and 2005. He...
. 2002 was the first time in franchise history that Kansas City had lost 100 games. He stayed on as third base coach for the Royals until the end of 2005, when he was assigned to be a roving instructor for the organization.
Despite his extensive experience managing at the minor league and major league level, he accepted a position to once again manage at the high level Class A Wilmington Blue Rocks minor league team for the 2007 season. With his leadership, the team led the Carolina League in winning percentage, and returned to the playoffs. During the season, Mizerock was honored with his own Bobblehead Night on June 6, 2007. John Mizerock is a two time winner of the Dick Howser Award, awarded for outstanding contributions to the Royals organization.
On October 23, 2007, Mizerock was named the Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
bullpen coach for the 2008 season.
Managerial records
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