True Blue LA · Nov 18, 2015
Dodgers' John Shoemaker wins 2015 Mike Coolbaugh Award
John Shoemaker began his coaching career as hitting coach for Class-A Vero Beach in 1981. - Photo: Jon SooHoo | LA DodgersLOS ANGELES -- Longtime Dodgers minor league manager, coach and instructor John Shoemaker be honored at the winter meetings in three weeks, named Tuesday as the 2015 recipient of the Mike Coolbaugh Award.
The honor, created by Minor League Baseball in 2008 as a remembrance of the late Rockies coach, is awarded annually to the person "who has shown outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game and skill in mentoring young players on the field."
The award will be presented to Shoemaker on Sunday night, Dec. 6 at the opening night winter meeting banquet.