20 Facts About Dave Magadan

Dave Magadan retired as an MLB player after a 16-year career as an above average hitting first and third baseman.

Dave Magadan is the cousin and godson of former manager Lou Piniella.

Dave Magadan received the George W Rulon American Legion Baseball Player of the Year award.

Dave Magadan was named the All-Tournament Team's first baseman, and was selected as an AP All-American, was named the starting designated hitter on The Sporting News's college All-America team, received College Player of the Year honors from Baseball America and won USA Baseball's Golden Spikes Award as the best amateur baseball player.

Dave Magadan was assigned to the South Atlantic League's Columbia Mets, with whom he batted.

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Dave Magadan did not hit any home runs his next two seasons, and did not display power as a prospect, but consistently hit for a high batting average and displayed excellent plate discipline, with a low strikeout rate and twice as many walks as strikeouts.

Dave Magadan advanced steadily through the system, and was a September call-up for the 1986 championship squad.

Dave Magadan made his major league debut on September 7,1986, pinch hitting for Kevin Elster, and hit a double in his first MLB at-bat.

Dave Magadan provided a quality bat in late-inning situations and a capable spot starter whenever a regular needed a day off.

Contrary to early reports of a mediocre glove, Dave Magadan proved himself to be adequate at first, though certainly not in Hernandez' class.

Dave Magadan ranked eighth in walks and fifth in sacrifice flies, and even drew four points in MVP voting.

Dave Magadan entered the 1991 season as the starting first baseman for the Mets, but his numbers went down significantly.

Dave Magadan stayed relatively healthy when compared to the previous two seasons, playing in 137 games.

Dave Magadan played in only 74 games for the Marlins in 1994 and became a free agent after the season.

Dave Magadan found himself with a starting job in Houston, batting.

Dave Magadan made 328 plate appearances during the 1997 season, splitting his time fairly evenly between first, third, and designated hitter.

Dave Magadan signed with the San Diego Padres in 1999 to back up first and third base, and subsequently re-signed with the team for the 2000 and 2001 seasons.

Dave Magadan made his first career appearance as a shortstop for the Padres in 2000, and in 2001, he made his only appearance at second base.

Dave Magadan was suspended for one game on June 26,2009, for arguing balls and strikes with home plate umpire Bob Davidson on June 24.

On November 25,2015, Dave Magadan was hired as the hitting coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks.