Rick Sofield

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Rick Sofield
Outfielder
Born: December 16, 1956 (1956-12-16) (age 51)
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 6, 1979
for the Minnesota Twins
Final game
October 4, 1981
for the Minnesota Twins
Career statistics
Batting average     .243
Hits     149
Home runs     9
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Richard Michael Sofield (born December 16, 1956 in Cheyenne, Wyoming) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball.

Sofield played for the Minnesota Twins from 1979-1981, appearing in 207 games and recording 612 at bats for a career average of .243.

After his playing career ended, he became the assistant baseball coach at the University of South Carolina and later the head coach at the University of Utah (1988-1994). After leaving Utah, he was a minor league manager for the Harrisburg Senators, Las Vegas 51s, and Colorado Springs Sky Sox. He is currently the head baseball coach at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.

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