Tom Zimmer
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Thomas Jeffrey Zimmer has held multiple roles in professional baseball. He played in the minor leagues non-consecutively from 1971 to 1979, coached for the St. Louis Cardinals
in 1976, managed in the minor leagues from 1977 through 1980 and coached the St. Petersburg Pelicans
in 1989. He is currently a scout for the San Francisco Giants
.
A catcher, he began his professional career in 1971 at the age of 19 after being taken in the third round of that year's draft. He played until 1979, missing 1976 and 1978, hitting .247 in 318 games. He played in the Cardinals (1971–1975) and the Pittsburgh Pirates
(1979) organizations.
He managed the Victoria Rosebuds
(1977), Butte Copper Kings (1978), Shelby Pirates (1979) and Salinas Angels
(1980).
He has scouted for the Giants since at least 1981.
He is the son of longtime baseball figure Don Zimmer
. His uncle, Hal Zimmer, played in the minor leagues in 1951.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in 1976, managed in the minor leagues from 1977 through 1980 and coached the St. Petersburg Pelicans
St. Petersburg Pelicans
The St. Petersburg Pelicans were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The team went 42-30 in the regular season and won the Northern Division title. Steve Henderson hit .352 for the club, and Lenny Randle batted .349. Milt...
in 1989. He is currently a scout for the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
.
A catcher, he began his professional career in 1971 at the age of 19 after being taken in the third round of that year's draft. He played until 1979, missing 1976 and 1978, hitting .247 in 318 games. He played in the Cardinals (1971–1975) and 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...
(1979) organizations.
He managed the Victoria Rosebuds
Victoria Rosebuds
The Victoria Rosebuds were a minor league baseball team in the Double-A Texas League located in Victoria, Texas, between 1958 and May 27, 1961, when the club was transferred to Ardmore, Oklahoma, because of attendance woes. Club owner Tom O'Connor, Jr., a local rancher, suffered a heart attack in...
(1977), Butte Copper Kings (1978), Shelby Pirates (1979) and Salinas Angels
Salinas Angels
The Salinas Angels were a California League baseball team based in Salinas, California, USA that played from 1976 to 1980. They played their home games at Salinas Municipal Stadium....
(1980).
He has scouted for the Giants since at least 1981.
He is the son of longtime baseball figure Don Zimmer
Don Zimmer
Donald William "Popeye" Zimmer is a former infielder, manager, and coach in Major League Baseball, currently serving as a senior advisor to the Tampa Bay Rays baseball organization...
. His uncle, Hal Zimmer, played in the minor leagues in 1951.