Mike Basso

Michael Anthony Basso

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 210 lb.
• School University of Houston
• High School Pearland High School

• Born July 18, 1964 in Dallas, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher Mike Basso was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 18th round of the 1986 amateur draft and played nine seasons in their farm system. Slowed by knee injuries, his career peaked out at the AAA level. After his playing career ended, he was the hitting coach for the Las Vegas Stars for the first half of the 1995 season and has been a manager in the minor leagues. In 2001-2002, Basso was an Advance Scout for the San Diego Padres. After the 2006 season he was named coordinator of minor league instruction by the Toronto Blue Jays. Basso was named manager for the 2009 Las Vegas 51s. For 2010-2011, he was hired as a major league scout by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1995	Idaho Falls Braves	Pioneer League	42-29	3rd	San Diego Padres	Lost in 1st round
1996	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	California League	69-71	8th	San Diego Padres	Lost in 1st round
1997	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	California League	77-63	2nd	San Diego Padres	Lost in 2nd round
1998	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	California League	77-63	4th (t)	San Diego Padres	Lost League Finals
1999	Mobile BayBears	Southern League	66-73	7th	San Diego Padres
2000	Mobile BayBears	Southern League	66-73	8th	San Diego Padres
2003	Dunedin Blue Jays	Florida State League	78-62	1st	Toronto Blue Jays	Lost League Finals
2004	New Hampshire Fisher Cats	Eastern League	84-57	2nd	Toronto Blue Jays	League Champs
2005	New Hampshire Fisher Cats	Eastern League	68-74	9th	Toronto Blue Jays
2006	Syracuse Sky Chiefs	International League	64-79	12th	Toronto Blue Jays
2009	Las Vegas 51s	Pacific Coast League	71-73	10th (t)	Toronto Blue Jays

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