Adrian Garrett

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Adrian Garrett
Catcher
Born: January 3, 1943 (1943-01-03) (age 65)
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 13, 1966
for the Atlanta Braves
Final game
July 11, 1976
for the California Angels
Career statistics
Batting average     .185
Home runs     11
Runs batted in     37
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Henry Adrian "Smokey" Garrett, Jr. (born January 3, 1943, in Brooksville, Florida) is a former professional baseball player who played eight seasons for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and California Angels of Major League Baseball. Garrett later played for the Hiroshima Carp in Japan, hitting 102 home runs in three seasons. Hiroshima won the 1979 Japan Series against Charlie Manuel and the Kintetsu Buffaloes.

Garrett's younger brother, Wayne Garrett, won the 1969 World Series with the New York Mets. Garrett is currently the hitting coach for the Louisville Bats, the Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, and has served in this capacity since the 2003 season.

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