Derek Botelho

Derek Wayne Botelho

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
• School Miami-Dade South Community College
• High School Boca Raton Community High School
• Debut July 18, 1982
• Final Game September 24, 1985
• Born August 2, 1956 in Long Beach, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Derek Botelho, a second-round pick in the January 1976 amateur draft, pitched two years in the major leagues. In 19 games with the Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs, he was 3-4 with a 4.90 ERA. In the minors, he won over 100 games in a 12-year career, of which parts of eight seasons were spent in the Triple A American Association.

Botelho was a pitching coach in the Cincinnati Reds' organization from 1991 to 2002, and served in the Atlanta Braves' chain from 2003 to 2014.

• 1990 Pitching coach Martinsville Phillies
• 1991-1992 Pitching coach Charleston Wheelers
• 1993-1994 Pitching coach Winston-Salem Spirits
• 1997-1998 Pitching coach Burlington Bees
• 1999 Pitching coach Rockford Reds
• 2000 Pitching coach Clinton Lumber Kings
• 2001 Pitching coach Mudville Nine
• 2002 Pitching coach Chattanooga Lookouts
• 2003-2004 Pitching coach GCL Braves
• 2005 Pitching coach Danville Braves
• 2006 Pitching coach Richmond Braves
• 2007-2008 Pitching coach Mississippi Braves
• 2009-2010 Pitching coach Gwinnett Braves
• 2011-2013 Pitching coach Lynchburg Hillcats
• 2014 Minor league pitching rehabilitation instructor Atlanta Braves
• 2015 Pitching coach Jacksonville Suns