Southbay Sportsplex Welcomes
Dave LaPoint as he joins Big League Sports Academy!!!
Dave LaPoint is the current manager for the Long Island Ducks. He enjoyed 12 seasons in the Major Leagues and won a World Series title with the St. Louis Cardinals in his rookie season of 1982.
A left hander known for his impeccable control, LaPoint was the winning pitcher in the Cardinals division-clinching victory in 1982 and posted a 3.24 ERA in eight-plus innings of work in two World Series appearances that season. LaPoint finished his career with an 80-86 record and a 4.02 ERA in 294 games. Since his playing days, LaPoint has coached professionally in the minor leagues as well as the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, while also serving as a general manager, agent and private coach.
Dave was also a member of the New York Yankees from 1989 to 1990. In his time with Yankees Dave pitched in 48 games, 47 of those games were starts with 1 relief appearance. He has compiled a 13-19 record with 2 complete games.
Dave has been a professional pitching coach for 9 years and has taught hundreds of youth in the Long Island area. Now he brings his expertise to Big League Sports Academy. Welcome aboard, Dave!