Mark Strittmatter
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Mark Arthur Strittmatter (born April 4, 1969 in Huntington, New York
) is a coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates
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in Randolph, New Jersey
, for two years before transferring to Virginia Commonwealth University
where he helped lead VCU to the Metro Conference Championship in 1992.
He is 6'1" and 210 lbs. His only major League Baseball
playing experience came in September 1998, appearing in four games. He went hitless in 4 total at bats, and handled 11 chances flawlessly in the field. He made his major league debut on September 3, 1998 as the Starting Catcher
wearing #22
at County Stadium vs. the Milwaukee Brewers
.
He also helps out with youth baseball players as a part of his foundation for youth.
Huntington, New York
The Town of Huntington is one of ten towns in Suffolk County, New York, USA. Founded in 1653, it is located on the north shore of Long Island in northwestern Suffolk County, with Long Island Sound to its north and Nassau County adjacent to the west. Huntington is part of the New York metropolitan...
) is a coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
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College
Strittmatter played baseball at the County College of MorrisCounty College of Morris
County College of Morris is a public community college located in Randolph, New Jersey. The college was founded in 1966, and first opened its doors to students in 1968....
in Randolph, New Jersey
Randolph, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 24,847 people, 8,679 households, and 6,804 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,185.2 people per square mile . There were 8,903 housing units at an average density of 424.7 per square mile...
, for two years before transferring to Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public university located in Richmond, Virginia. It comprises two campuses in the Downtown Richmond area, the product of a merger between the Richmond Professional Institute and the Medical College of Virginia in 1968...
where he helped lead VCU to the Metro Conference Championship in 1992.
Playing career
Strittmatter spent most all of his playing career in the minor leagues (1992–2000) after being drafted by the Colorado Rockies in June 1992.He is 6'1" and 210 lbs. His only major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
playing experience came in September 1998, appearing in four games. He went hitless in 4 total at bats, and handled 11 chances flawlessly in the field. He made his major league debut on September 3, 1998 as the Starting Catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
wearing #22
22
Year 22 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Agrippa and Galba...
at County Stadium vs. the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
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Personal life
He and his wife, Katie, have two children, son Sean and daughter Emily.He also helps out with youth baseball players as a part of his foundation for youth.