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had had a brain hemorrhage. His wife Deborah and Twins general manager Terry Ryan remained at the hospital with him throughout the stay where he remained unconscious until September 26. During that time, Gardenhire struggled to keep his team focused while all dealt with their feelings for Newman. Minnesota Twins center fielder
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article chronicled a personal life much different from his public persona. Newman sympathized with his long-time friend, saying, "I'm scared to death for him. I'm scared because of his health and about his frame of mind. He's a baseball man and the game that gave him everything -- the game that got
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On September 10, 2003, during warm-ups in Chicago during a tight pennant race, Newman took a turn in the batter's box during warm-ups to take some fun hits. Shortly after completion, Newman collapsed on the field and was immediately rushed to the hospital. After several tests, it was determined he
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of the Eastern League for the 1996 and 1997 seasons. In 1996, his team finished last at 61–81, but showed improvement in 1997, posting a 70–72 record and finishing third to last. In the 1997 Arizona Fall League, Newman managed the Sun City Solar Sox finishing second in their division with a 22–23
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on February 2, 1992, but was released on April 1 during the final roster cutdowns. However, Newman was signed just two days later by the Texas Rangers in what would turn out to be his final major league season. In 246 at-bats in 1992, Newman amassed 54 hits, 25 runs, 9 stolen bases, and 34 walks.
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said of Newman, "For me, I think it hurt me more than anybody to see him go down like that, because this is the guy who pretty much taught me the game, and how to play the game hard." While Newman was away from the team, his jersey, number 62, was hung in the dugout for each game as a salute. On
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came to the plate, "Dave Winfield hit one right at me last year. I had no chance to move. I looked and the ball was in my glove. I made like I knew what I was doing." In 1990, Al Newman was a part of setting a major league record as the Twins turned two triple plays in one game against the
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at some point in his career. He made his major league debut on 14 June 1985 when he was brought in as a pinch runner and scored a run. Newman was used sparingly by the Expos, playing in 32 games in 1985 and 95 games in 1986. On July 6, 1986, Newman hit his only Major League home run (off
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and 156 RBI in 854 games. As his career hitting statistics would indicate, Newman did not exactly excel at the plate and displayed little power. Newman finished with the third-most career at-bats of any player with only one home run since
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During his Major League Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech on July 24, 2022, David Ortiz specifically noted Al Newman and John Russell as coaches who worked with him daily to build his confidence to become the player he became.
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him out of the Chicago ghetto -- is gone from him now. The people who loved him don't love him anymore. He's on an island by himself and he's trying to figure out how to get home." During the 2003 season, Newman said of pitcher
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and had two hits, including a triple, and one walk and one RBI in eight World Series plate appearances. His most productive season came in 1989 with the Twins, when he posted career-highs in
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Newman served as a field manager for the Saint Cloud Rox in the Northwoods League and is an instructor at Acceleration Baseball in Saint Cloud. He left the Rox after the 2018 season.
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Al Newman has long been involved in the youth baseball player development. As noted above, throughout his coaching career, and also by holding off-season clinics for youth sports.
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Prior to the beginning of the 1987 season, Newman was traded to the Minnesota Twins for career minor league pitcher Mike Shade. Upon first arriving in Minnesota and seeing
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In 1992, to commemorate the Twins' World Series victory of the previous year, the team issued a set of playing cards on which Newman was featured on the "3 of Clubs".
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Only weeks after the 1991 World Series victory, Newman was granted free agency by the Twins and was not re-signed. After weighing his options, Newman signed with the
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take batting practice, Newman was quoted as saying, "He's the eighth wonder of the world!" Newman saw much more playing time with the Twins, proving to be a valuable
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about playing the "hot corner" (third base) for the Minnesota Twins. Newman recounted an experience playing the position when future Hall of Famer (and future Twin)
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October 4, 2003, after being released from the hospital, Newman threw out the first pitch prior to Game 3 of the Twins American League Divisional Series versus the
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All-Star second baseman during the 1982 season. In 1983, Newman started the season again at Memphis before being promoted to Montreal's AAA-level team, the
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hit four home runs. Newman ended his career with a 4.000 slugging percentage against Smith as this home run was hit in his only at bat versus the pitcher.
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On January 22, 2008, Newman announced the creation of "Newmie Rewards LLC", a business created to aid in fund raising for athletic teams.
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and pinch runner, but had trouble hitting for average in 1987, including a 0–31 hitless streak. Newman was a member of two
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Newman spent much of the next four years in the minor leagues. Newman debuted in organized baseball with the
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On July 27, 2008, Newman began broadcasting "The Al Newman Show" on radio WWTC AM1280 "The Patriot" in
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in the Texas League, before being traded back to the Expos on July 20, 1984, for starting pitcher
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created "Newmie Rewards LLC" in 2008, a business aimed at raising money for local athletic teams.
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and did not sign. On June 8, 1981, Newman was drafted in the first round (12th overall) by the
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By March 4, 2004, Newman had returned to the Twins including being on the field a
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retirement, Newman accepted the job of third base coach (formerly occupied by
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record. in 1998, he was the bench coach for the Twins' AAA affiliate, the
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Newman started the 1984 season back at the AA level, playing for the
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Following his playing career, Newman managed the Twins AA team, the
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During the 1989 season, Newman was interviewed along with teammate
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In 2010, Newman participated in the opening ceremonies for the
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In an eight-season career, Newman was a .226 hitter with one
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to the Chicago Cubs. To round out the trade, the Padres sent
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as a running back. In 1980, 1981, and 1982, he played in the
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where he played for the renowned coach Jim Dietz, majored in
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October 3, 1992, for the Texas Rangers
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June 14, 1985, for the Montreal Expos
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1986
Minnesota Twins
1987
1991
Texas Rangers
1992
World Series
1987
1991
infielder
Major League Baseball
Montreal Expos
Minnesota Twins
Texas Rangers
switch-hitter
San Diego State University
Accounting
football
National Baseball Congress
Wichita, KS
1979 Major League Baseball Draft
California Angels

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