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Former MLB manager Pat Corrales died Sunday night of natural causes at his Georgia home. The former baseball guru was 82 years old. He spent time as a catcher in his playing days before becoming a coach for various teams.
Pat Corrales had been working in Los Angeles as a member of the front office before he passed away. He had a managerial record of 572-634-5 (those are ties). He coached the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cleveland Indians (now the Cleveland Guardians) before taking management positions.
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Known as a true baseball lover, Corrales spent most of his life in the game, including most of the years until his tragic death. He will be missed.
Pat Corrales, in mourning for the world of baseball
Pat Corrales was a beloved figure in the baseball world. Several teams, fans and players were impacted by him. The Phillies said in a statement via ESPN:
“Throughout a baseball career that spanned more than six decades as a player, coach, manager and executive, Pat became a highly respected baseball player. Our deepest condolences to Pat’s family and all those who had the lucky to meet you.”
Corrales eventually trained on the staff of the Atlanta Braves, under Bobby Cox. Current manager Brian Snitker said:
“I know he and Bobby were very close. During that run, he was the guy who did a lot of heavy lifting. He wasn’t afraid to get in someone’s ass if he needed to. He was a baseball guy through and through. of.”
Stan Kasten, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers who has worked in Washington and Atlanta, said:
“I was fortunate to have worked with Pat for over 30 years across three franchises, and he was instrumental in turning all three into champion organizations. He loved mentoring young players and the number of players he influenced is too long to tell it. Pat really loved the game of baseball and will be missed.”
A funeral for Pat Corrales is expected to be held in early September in Georgia.
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