David Allan Righetti (born November 28, 1958), nicknamed " Rags ", is an American professional baseball coach and former player. A left-handed pitcher, Righetti played in Major League Baseball from 1979 through 1995 for the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago White Sox.

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Dave Righetti Bio. Fullname: David Allan Righetti; Nickname: Rags; Born: 11/28/1958 in San Jose, CA; Draft: 1977, Texas Rangers, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 9; College: San Jose City College; Debut: 9/16/1979

At 4:46 p.m. on July 4, 1983, Yankees pitcher Dave Righetti got Boston’s Wade Boggs to swing through a breaking ball, the final act in a stunning and historic no-hitter.

Jan 23, 2018 · Dave Righetti pitched in the major leagues for 16 seasons (1979; 1981-95), amassing 252 saves. He also served 18 years (2000-2017) as pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants. However, “Rags” is remembered most for a performance that came during his early years as a starting pitcher.

Dec 14, 2023 · Righetti firmly holds the title as second-best Yankees closer of all time, and he was a pretty darn good starter, too. Dave Righetti’s career as a New York Yankee was filled with...

Dave Righetti, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Friday, November 28, 1958, in San Jose, California. Righetti was 20 years old when he broke into the major leagues on September 16, 1979, with the New York Yankees.

David Allan Righetti (born November 28, 1958), nicknamed " Rags ", is an American professional baseball coach and former player. A left-handed pitcher, Righetti played in Major League Baseball from 1979 through 1995 for the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago White Sox.