Anthony Joseph Sager (born March 3, 1965) is a former

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(MLB) right-handed pitcher. He is currently the roving pitching instructor for the

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. Sager played for the San Diego Padres (1994),

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(1995) and Detroit Tigers (1996–1998).

College career

He is an alumnus of the

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. He played both

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and

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at Toledo.

Playing career

Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 10th round of the 1988 MLB amateur draft, Sager made his

debut with the San Diego Padres on April 4, 1994, and appeared in his final game with the

on September 26, 1998.

Coaching career

Prior to being promoted to the roving pitching instructor in 2013, Sager was the pitching coach for the

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. On June 27, 2018, Sager was named bullpen coach for the

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