Garrett was born in Brooksville, Florida, on January 3, 1943, to parents Henry Sr, a machine operator, and Ida Garrett.[1] His family relocated to nearby Sarasota when he was six years old. Garrett attended Sarasota High School, where he played baseball and football.[2] After graduating in 1961, he was signed as an amateur free agent by Zack Taylor of the Milwaukee Braves on June 15 that same year.[1][2]
Playing career
Garrett played in the minor leagues from the 1961 to 1966 seasons.[3] He made his MLB debut on April 13, 1966, at the age of 23,[1] entering as a pinch hitter and popping out in his only at bat in a 6–0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.[4] However, he appeared in only four games as a Brave that year and went hitless in three at bats.[1] He did not return to MLB until September 1970 as a member of the Cubs, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts as a pinch hitter. He did not collect his first major league hit until his first game with the Athletics in September 1971.[5] Garrett then spent parts of the 1972–1976 seasons in the majors as a pinch hitter, designated hitter, and spare outfielder, catcher and first baseman. He struggled offensively, compiling a .185 batting average, with 51 hits, (including eight doubles and 11 home runs) and 37 runs batted in.[1]
Garrett began his off-field career in 1982 as a minor-league manager in the Chicago White Sox' farm system. He then became a hitting instructor in the ChiSox' organization, and served for five seasons (1988–1992) at the big-league level as the third-base and hitting coach of the Kansas City Royals. He then moved into the Florida Marlins' organization, spending ten years as a minor league coach. More recently, he was hitting coach for the Louisville Bats, the Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, from 2003 to 2011. From 2012 to 2015, Garrett was a part-time batting instructor for Cincinnati during spring training, post-draft mini-camp, instructional league and the regular season.[2][6]
Personal life
Garrett met Linda Jean Thurman in 1963. They married five years later and had two children, Jason and Angela. The family resided in Austin,[2] and he remained married until his death.[6] He was inducted into the Tacoma Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993. Fifteen years later, he was honored in the Appleton Baseball Hall of Fame.[2] His younger brother Wayne was an MLB third baseman and a member of the 1969 World Series champion New York Mets.[1]
Garrett died on April 22, 2021, at the Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle, Texas. He was 78, and suffered from pneumonia prior to his death.[6]
References
^ abcdef"Adrian Garrett Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
^ abcdefCohen, Alan. "Adrian Garrett". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
^ ab"Adrian Garrett Minor League, Winter & Japanese Leagues Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
^"April 13, 1966 Pittsburgh Pirates at Atlanta Braves Play by Play and Box Score". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. April 13, 1966. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
^Retrosheet: 1971 OAK A batting log for Adrian Garrett
^ abc"Former Cubs player, White Sox minor-league manager Adrian Garrett dies at 78". Chicago Sun-Times. Associated Press. April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
External links
Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
Adrian Garrett at SABR (Baseball BioProject)
Adrian Garrett at Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
May 04, 2023
adrian, garrett, henry, january, 1943, april, 2021, nicknamed, smokey, american, professional, baseball, player, coach, utility, major, league, baseball, appeared, total, games, during, eight, seasons, between, 1966, 1976, atlanta, braves, chicago, cubs, oakla. Henry Adrian Garrett Jr January 3 1943 April 22 2021 nicknamed Pat and Smokey was an American professional baseball player and coach A utility man in Major League Baseball he appeared in 163 total games during eight seasons between 1966 and 1976 for the Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Oakland Athletics and California Angels He batted left handed threw right handed and was listed at 6 feet 3 inches 1 91 m tall and 185 pounds 84 kg Adrian GarrettUtility playerBorn 1943 01 03 January 3 1943Brooksville Florida United StatesDied April 22 2021 2021 04 22 aged 78 Kyle Texas United StatesBatted LeftThrew RightMLB debutApril 13 1966 for the Atlanta BravesLast MLB appearanceJuly 11 1976 for the California AngelsMLB statisticsBatting average 185Home runs11Runs batted in37NPB statisticsBatting average 260Home runs102Runs batted in247TeamsAtlanta Braves 1966 Chicago Cubs 1970 Oakland Athletics 1971 1972 Chicago Cubs 1973 1975 California Angels 1975 1976 Hiroshima Toyo Carp 1977 1979 Contents 1 Early life 2 Playing career 3 Coaching career 4 Personal life 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditGarrett was born in Brooksville Florida on January 3 1943 to parents Henry Sr a machine operator and Ida Garrett 1 His family relocated to nearby Sarasota when he was six years old Garrett attended Sarasota High School where he played baseball and football 2 After graduating in 1961 he was signed as an amateur free agent by Zack Taylor of the Milwaukee Braves on June 15 that same year 1 2 Playing career EditGarrett played in the minor leagues from the 1961 to 1966 seasons 3 He made his MLB debut on April 13 1966 at the age of 23 1 entering as a pinch hitter and popping out in his only at bat in a 6 0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 However he appeared in only four games as a Brave that year and went hitless in three at bats 1 He did not return to MLB until September 1970 as a member of the Cubs going 0 for 3 with three strikeouts as a pinch hitter He did not collect his first major league hit until his first game with the Athletics in September 1971 5 Garrett then spent parts of the 1972 1976 seasons in the majors as a pinch hitter designated hitter and spare outfielder catcher and first baseman He struggled offensively compiling a 185 batting average with 51 hits including eight doubles and 11 home runs and 37 runs batted in 1 However Garrett later starred for the Hiroshima Carp in Japan hitting 102 home runs in three seasons Garrett s 1979 Hiroshima team won the Japan Series against Charlie Manuel and the Kintetsu Buffaloes In 1976 he established a Venezuela Winter League record by getting a hit in 28 consecutive games as a member of Leones del Caracas 2 3 Coaching career EditGarrett began his off field career in 1982 as a minor league manager in the Chicago White Sox farm system He then became a hitting instructor in the ChiSox organization and served for five seasons 1988 1992 at the big league level as the third base and hitting coach of the Kansas City Royals He then moved into the Florida Marlins organization spending ten years as a minor league coach More recently he was hitting coach for the Louisville Bats the Triple A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds from 2003 to 2011 From 2012 to 2015 Garrett was a part time batting instructor for Cincinnati during spring training post draft mini camp instructional league and the regular season 2 6 Personal life EditGarrett met Linda Jean Thurman in 1963 They married five years later and had two children Jason and Angela The family resided in Austin 2 and he remained married until his death 6 He was inducted into the Tacoma Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993 Fifteen years later he was honored in the Appleton Baseball Hall of Fame 2 His younger brother Wayne was an MLB third baseman and a member of the 1969 World Series champion New York Mets 1 Garrett died on April 22 2021 at the Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle Texas He was 78 and suffered from pneumonia prior to his death 6 References Edit a b c d e f Adrian Garrett Statistics and History Baseball Reference com Sports Reference LLC Retrieved April 25 2021 a b c d e f Cohen Alan Adrian Garrett Society for American Baseball Research Retrieved April 25 2021 a b Adrian Garrett Minor League Winter amp Japanese Leagues Statistics and History Baseball Reference com Sports Reference LLC Retrieved April 25 2021 April 13 1966 Pittsburgh Pirates at Atlanta Braves Play by Play and Box Score Baseball Reference com Sports Reference LLC April 13 1966 Retrieved April 25 2021 Retrosheet 1971 OAK A batting log for Adrian Garrett a b c Former Cubs player White Sox minor league manager Adrian Garrett dies at 78 Chicago Sun Times Associated Press April 23 2021 Retrieved April 25 2021 External links EditCareer statistics and player information from MLB or Baseball Reference or Fangraphs or Baseball Reference Minors or Retrosheet Adrian Garrett at SABR Baseball BioProject Adrian Garrett at Venezuelan Professional Baseball League Retrieved from 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