Former big leaguer, Cardinals coach Mitchell Page, dead at 59
A California native, Page was a third-round draftee of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1973 and was traded to Oakland’s organization as part of a nine-player deal two seasons later. The left-handed hitter debuted with the A’s in 1977, batting .307 with 21 home runs, 75 RBIs and 42 steals, and finishing second to Eddie Murray in the American League’s Rookie of the Year balloting.
Via mlb.com
