Rich Donnelly has coached in the Major Leagues for over 25 years, most recently as the third base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Other teams have included the Milwaukee Brewers (2003-2005), 14 seasons (1986-1999) for Jim Leyland’s staff with three different organizations (Pittsburgh, Florida, Colorado), earning a World Series ring with Florida, first base coach for the Texas Rangers (1983-1985) and manager in the Texas Rangers minor league system from 1972-1982 where he was honored as the Western Carolinas League Manager of the Year from 1972-74.

Rich Donnelly and his wife Bert have eight children: Bubba, Amy, John, Tiffany, Mike, Leigh Anne, Tim and Adam. Donnelly graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School in Ohio where he played baseball and basketball. He then received a Bachelor’s Degree in education from Xavier University in Cincinnati.  Donnelly was signed as a catcher by the Minnesota Twins in 1967 and played four seasons in the minor leagues. 

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