WASHINGTON – The last season in the major leagues for Brian Daubach was the first year for the Nationals.
So while the Illinois native – who turns 50 today – didn’t play against Washington very much, Daubach has enjoyed a long tenure in player development with the Nationals.
He will return as the hitting coach for Triple-A Rochester for the 2022 season. The Red Wings’ manager will once again be Matt LeCroy, a former catcher for the Nationals and Twins.
Daubach was born on Feb. 11, 1972, in Belleville, Illinois.
He was drafted in 1990 in the 17th round out of high school by the New York Mets – but it took him eight years to make the majors.