McClendon Named 2016 Mud Hens Manager
November 23, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
New Toledo Mud Hens Manager Lloyd McClendon
(Toledo Mud Hens)
Toledo, OH - Today, the Detroit Tigers and the Toledo Mud Hens announce Lloyd McClendon as the 2016 manager of the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate Toledo Mud Hens. McClendon's experience includes eight years as a player and seven years as a manager in Major League Baseball.
The 56-year-old Gary, Indiana native, most recently managed the Seattle Mariners for the past two seasons. From 2001-2005 McClendon managed the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he spent eight seasons with the Detroit Tigers from 2006-2013, mostly as the team's hitting coach.
"I am very pleased to have Lloyd McClendon managing the Toledo Mud hens in 2016," says Dave Littlefield, Detroit Tigers V.P. of Player Development. "He is a passionate competitor, experienced baseball man and strong leader. Toledo's players and our minor league development system will benefit w/ Lloyd at the helm."
As a player, McClendon spent eight seasons in the majors from 1987-1994 with Cincinnati, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh as an outfielder and first baseman. He played in 570 MLB games, hitting .244 with 35 home runs and 154 RBI.
"It's an honor to come back to the Detroit Tigers organization. I've been to Fifth Third Field many times in the past. It's a wonderful ballpark and the fans are outstanding. It should be a very enjoyable summer for us," says McClendon.
McClendon takes over for longtime Mud Hens skipper Larry Parrish, who retired following the 2015 season. Parrish served as Mud Hens manager for a total of 10 seasons and guided the team to back-to-back IL Governors' Cup championships in 2005 and 2006.
"Larry Parrish is a true legend in Toledo sports history. Mud Hens fans will be thrilled to have Lloyd McClendon taking over with his extensive experience at the highest level as a player and as a manager," says Mud Hens General Manager Erik Ibsen.
McClendon becomes the fifth person to manage the Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field and the 54th in Toledo baseball history.
The team will open the 2016 season on Thursday, April 7 against Louisville at Fifth Third Field.
Lloyd McClendon's managerial record:
Pittsburgh Pirates
- 2001: 62-100
- 2002: 72-89
- 2003: 75-87
- 2004: 72-89
- 2005: 55-81
Seattle Mariners
- 2014: 87-75
- 2015: 76-86
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