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STAFF PROFILE
AL PEDRIQUE
MANAGER
Prior to his time with the Yankees, Pedrique also made a stop with the Houston
Astros. He served as the bench coach and a special assistant. Most notably, Pedrique
played a pivotal role in the Astros' scouting and eventual signing of
All-Star Joe Altuve.
Pedrique's lone Major League managerial experience came in 2004 when he was
tabbed as the Arizona Diamondbacks Interim Manager following Bob Brenly's
firing on July 2 of that season. Pedrique posted a 22-61 record over the rest of
the season for Arizona. Pedrique previously spent 2001-03 seasons as a Minor
League manager in the Diamondbacks organization.
He spent two seasons as the manager of the Michigan Battle Cats in Astros' organization
in 1999 and 2000, posting winning records in both seasons and winning
the Midwest League Championship in 2000. Pedrique began his professional
managerial career in the Kansas City Royals' organization in 1995. HIs first
managerial job was for the Spokane Indians in 1995 and then he managed GCL
Royals in 1996 and '97.
Prior to beginning his managerial career, Pedrique played professionally
1978-1994 after signing with the New York Mets at 17-years old in 1978. His
playing career included stops within the Mets, Pirates, Tigers, Athletics, Royals
and Marlins organization. He made his Major League debut in 1987 with the Mets
and spent parts of three seasons with New York, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit
Tigers in the Major Leagues. Pedrique spent a total of 17 seasons in the
Minor Leagues before retiring from playing in 1994.
Some of Reading's other accomplishments in 2023 under Pedrique include:
*Reading had two players hit over 20 home runs: Carlos De La Cruz and Oliver
Dunn.
*The Fightin Phils boasted the Eastern League's best batting average in
the first half of the season at .267.
*Reading's 601 runs in 2023 is their most since scoring 642 in 2017. Their
1,082 hits were the most since 1,104 in 2018.
*Reading's 159 home runs in 2023 were their most since hitting 185 back
in 2016. The R-Phils have hit 150+ home runs just four times in their history
(2023, 2017, 2016, 2004). They ranked third in the Eastern League in home runs
in 2023.
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