Bobby Dean Coachman (born November 11, 1961, in
Cottonwood,
Alabama
(We dare defend our rights)
, anthem = "Alabama (state song), Alabama"
, image_map = Alabama in United States.svg
, seat = Montgomery, Alabama, Montgomery
, LargestCity = Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville
, LargestCounty = Baldwin County, Al ...
) is an American former professional
baseball
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player who played part of one season for the
California Angels
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of
Major League Baseball
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(MLB). He was drafted in the 11th round of the
1984 MLB draft
First round selections
The following are the first round picks in the 1984 Major League Baseball draft.
Other notable players
*Jeff Blauser†, 1st round (secondary phase), 4th overall by the Atlanta Braves
*Greg Maddux‡, 2nd round, 31st ...
out of the
University of South Alabama
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.
References
1961 births
Living people
African-American baseball players
American expatriate baseball players in Canada
American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
Anaheim Angels scouts
Baseball players from Alabama
California Angels players
Charros de Jalisco players
Edmonton Trappers players
Major League Baseball third basemen
Midland Angels players
Palm Springs Angels players
People from Houston County, Alabama
Phoenix Firebirds players
Quad Cities Angels players
Salem Angels players
Shreveport Captains players
South Alabama Jaguars baseball players
Tacoma Tigers players
Winnipeg Goldeyes players
Quad Cities River Bandits players
21st-century African-American people
20th-century African-American sportspeople
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