Joe Calfapietra’s First Pro Coaching Experience

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Independent Baseball Trivia Question Longtime independent baseball manager Joe Calfapietra has managed the New Jersey Jackals since 2003.  Where did he start his professional baseball career as a coach (non-managerial role)? Answer: The Duluth-Superior Dukes http://www.pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=56909 http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=calfap001joe

Current Pitching Coach With Blue Jays, Royals And Chinese Playing Time

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Independent Baseball Trivia Question Which current pitching coach in the American Association had previous playing experience with the Royals, Blue Jays and the Chinese Professional Baseball League? Answer: Dan Reichert (with the Lincoln Saltdogs) http://www.saltdogs.com/team/coachingstaff/?staff_id=101 http://mlbforlife.com/2011/11/22/chinese-professional-baseball-league-sends-out-1997-mlb-1st-rounder-dan-reichert-for-upset-in-2011-asia-series-versus-japan-australia-and-korea/