José Lind

José Lind
José Lind
Second Baseman
Born: May 1, 1964 (1964-05-01) (age 47)
Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Batted: Right Threw: Right 
MLB debut
August 28, 1987 for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
August 29, 1995 for the California Angels
Career statistics
Batting average     .254
Hits     935
Runs batted in     324
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Gold Glove Award winner (1992)

José Lind Salgado, nicknamed "Chico", (Born May 1, 1964 in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player, and former manager of the Atlantic League's Bridgeport Bluefish. He is the cousin of Onix Concepcion, another MLB player.[1] Primarily a second baseman, Lind was highly regarded for his defensive skills, winning a Gold Glove award in 1992. That same year, however, he committed a crucial fielding error in the ninth inning of the 7th game of the National League Championship Series that led to a come-from-behind victory for the Atlanta Braves.

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Playing career

In 1982, Lind began his professional career by signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an undrafted free agent. He did not hit for much power as a prospect, totaling only four home runs in five minor league seasons, but his strong defense helped him ensure a place in the organization's plans. Lind made his major league debut with the Pirates on August 28, 1987, and the next day the Pirates traded incumbent second baseman Johnny Ray to the California Angels, clearing the full-time role for Lind.

Lind would go on to play regularly for the Pirates for five more seasons, including the 1990-1992 squads that were the champions of the NL East. He never again equaled his rookie batting average of .322, but he contributed a strong defensive presence, winning a Gold Glove in 1992, which broke Ryne Sandberg's string of nine consecutive Gold Gloves at second base and was the first by a Pirate second baseman since Bill Mazeroski's string of five consecutive awards from 1963-1967. He also acquired a reputation for whimsical behavior, as one might expect from a man nicknamed "Chico" (Spanish for "Boy"). The photo on his 1991 Upper Deck baseball card shows him jumping over the head of 5'11" teammate Mike LaValliere, and he often surprised fellow players in the clubhouse by playfully brandishing one of the many knives he kept in his locker.[2]

After the 1992 season, the Pirates traded Lind to the Kansas City Royals for Dennis Moeller and Joel Johnston. His performance declined in Kansas City, and at some point he began to use cocaine.[2] He walked out on the Royals in the middle of 1995 after his wife filed for divorce, and they placed him on waivers shortly thereafter. The California Angels put in a claim, and he finished the year with them as a reserve.

1995 was Lind's last major league season. He finished his career with a .254 batting average, a .295 on-base percentage, and a .316 slugging percentage in 3,677 at bats.

Off-field problems

Lind's personal life continued to spiral out of control. Police were called to the home of his ex-wife, Lizza Lind, in July 1996, when he visited in violation of a restraining order and the situation escalated to physical violence, which was witnessed by his daughters. They arrested him for possession of cocaine, and he pled guilty to that charge in February of the next year.[2]

On November 21, 1997, highway police in Tampa, Florida stopped Lind for leaving the scene of an accident. They discovered that he was visibly intoxicated, and that he had been driving while naked from the waist down. A search of his car revealed seven cans of beer and one gram of cocaine. Lind ended up spending a year in jail.[2]

Managing career

Lind underwent rehabilitation to compensate for his addiction, and after his release from prison he signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish as a player/coach. When manager Duffy Dyer left to take a position with the New York Mets in February 2003, Lind was promoted to fill the vacant position.

As of 2006, José was replaced as manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish by former MLB Journeyman Dave LaPoint.

References

  1. ^ "Jose Lind". BaseballLibrary.com. http://www.baseballlibrary.com/ballplayers/player.php?name=Jose_Lind_1964. Retrieved 2008-03-13. 
  2. ^ a b c d Harlan, Chico (2005-07-09). "Lind tries to make new name for himself". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05190/535493.stm. Retrieved 2008-03-13. 

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