Matt Galante
Matthew Joseph Galante
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 6", Weight 157 lb.
- School St. John's University
- Born March 22, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Infielder Matt Galante was selected with the 833rd and final pick by the New York Yankees in the 1966 amateur draft after being the All-American second baseman that year and played several seasons in the minors. After his playing career ended, he spent several years as a minor league manager and scout. He was a Houston Astros coach from 1985 to 2001 with the exception of 1997, when he worked in the club's front office and then stepped in as manager of the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs when Steve Swisher resigned a few days into the season.
Matt Galante was acting manager of the Houston Astros for 27 games in 1999, when manager Larry Dierker was sidelined for health reasons. He compiled a record of 13-14. He was a member of the New York Mets coaching staff from 2002 to 2004. He rejoined the Astros front office in 2005.
Galante managed the Italian team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.
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