Mike Basso
Mike Anthony Basso (born July 18, 1964 in Dallas, Texas) is a former minor league baseball catcher who went on to become a scout, coach and manager in the minor leagues.
Prior to playing professionally, he attended the University of Houston. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 18th round of the 1986 draft,[1] and he would play in their farm system until 1994. In his nine-year career, he hit .246 with 31 home runs and 224 RBI.[2]
He was the hitting coach for the Las Vegas Stars in 1995, and he also managed in the minors that year. He was an advance scout for the Padres in 2001–2002, and after the 2006 season, he was named coordinator of minor league instruction by the Toronto Blue Jays.
In 2013, Basso was listed as a member of the Major League scouting staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record[edit]
(from Baseball Reference Bullpen)
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Idaho Falls Braves | Pioneer League | 42-29 | 3rd | San Diego Padres | Lost in 1st round |
| 1996 | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | California League | 69-71 | 8th | San Diego Padres | Lost in 1st round |
| 1997 | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | California League | 77-63 | 2nd | San Diego Padres | Lost in 2nd round |
| 1998 | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | California League | 77-63 | 4th (t) | San Diego Padres | Lost League Finals |
| 1999 | Mobile BayBears | Southern League | 66-73 | 7th | San Diego Padres | |
| 2000 | Mobile BayBears | Southern League | 66-73 | 8th | San Diego Padres | |
| 2003 | Dunedin Blue Jays | Florida State League | 78-62 | 1st | Toronto Blue Jays | Lost League Finals |
| 2004 | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | Eastern League | 84-57 | 2nd | Toronto Blue Jays | League Champs |
| 2005 | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | Eastern League | 68-74 | 9th | Toronto Blue Jays | |
| 2006 | Syracuse Sky Chiefs | International League | 64-79 | 12th | Toronto Blue Jays | |
| 2009 | Las Vegas 51s | Pacific Coast League | 71-73 | 4th | Toronto Blue Jays |
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- 1964 births
- Baseball catchers
- Baseball players from Texas
- Houston Cougars baseball players
- Las Vegas 51s managers
- Las Vegas Stars (baseball) players
- Minor league baseball managers
- Pittsburgh Pirates scouts
- Rancho Cucamonga Quakes players
- Spokane Indians players
- San Diego Padres scouts
- Sportspeople from Dallas
- Syracuse Chiefs managers
- Wichita Wranglers players
- Baseball coaches from Texas
- New Hampshire Fisher Cats managers
