Jeff Manto

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Jeffrey Paul Manto (born August 23, 1964 in Bristol, Pennsylvania) was a journeyman Major League Baseball player for 9 seasons, beginning in 1990.

Manto played for numerous Major League teams, including multiple tours with the Cleveland Indians, and appearances with Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Seattle, Detroit, the New York Yankees, and Colorado. He had a brief stint in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants.

His last Major League appearance was in 2000 with Colorado. After his playing career ended, he worked as an instructor and scout, as well as manager of the minor league Lakewood BlueClaws. He is currently Hitting Coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

While he was never a star or even an everyday player at the major league level, Manto is noted for having a prodigious and well-travelled career as a minor leaguer, enjoying success with numerous teams. He accumulated 243 homeruns and 921 RBI in 1,356 Minor-League games. Recently, Manto was honored by having his uniform number retired by the Buffalo Bisons, a Cleveland Indians farm club. A baseball with the number 30, and the word "Manto" can be seen painted on the left field fence of the Bisons' Dunn Tire Park.[1]

Some of Jeff's accomplishments:

Jeff tied a Major League record with 4 consecutive Home Runs in 4 consecutive at bats.
Jeff was a member of the 1993 National League Champion, Philadelphia Phillies.
Jeff is a 4-Time minor league MVP.
48% of Jeff's Minor League hits are for extra bases.
Jeff tied Johnny Blanchard of the 1964 New York Yankees by hitting 5 Home Runs in 3 days.
Jeff played along side of Cal Ripken during his chase to catch Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played.
Jeff played with the 1997 American League Champion, Cleveland Indians.
Jeff was the active Home Run leader in Minor League Baseball.
Jeff played for the 1999 World Champion, New York Yankees.