Dick McLaughlin

Richard Timothy McLaughlin

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.

• Born June 3, 1940
• Died September 6, 2010

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Biographical Information

Dick McLaughlin was signed by the Kansas City A's in 1958 as a pitcher. After going 2-1 but with a 10.71 ERA in the class D Nebraska State League, McLaughlin did not play in 1959. He returned as a OF/1B in the Los Angeles Dodgers chain from 1960 to 1970, spending the last 5 full seasons at AAA, but never reaching the majors.

After retiring as a player, McLaughlin scouted for the Dodgers from 1971-1977 and managed in the Dodger chain from 1976 to 1980. He was a coach for the Albuquerque Dukes in 1982-1986 and 1995-1998. Leaving the Dodgers, McLaughlin was the minor league Outfield and Baserunning Instructor for the Texas Rangers in 1999-2001.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1976	Danville Dodgers	Midwest League	56-73	8th (t)	Los Angeles Dodgers
1977	Clinton Dodgers	Midwest League	79-59	2nd	Los Angeles Dodgers
1978	Clinton Dodgers	Midwest League	53-82	7th	Los Angeles Dodgers
1979	Clinton Dodgers	Midwest League	74-59	3rd	Los Angeles Dodgers	Lost in 1st round
1980	Lodi Dodgers	California League	57-83	8th	Los Angeles Dodgers