While the Chicago Cubs were working on ending their World Series drought in 2016, Daniel Vogelbach was an intriguing prospect who combination of power and patience at the plate set him apart from his peers in the minor leagues.
Before he could celebrate a championship in the major leagues, Vogelbach was traded to the Seattle Mariners at the 2016 trade deadline. Three years later, he hit 30 home runs for Seattle and made the only All-Star team of his career.
In other news, Daniel Vogelbach is here at Pirate City. He has been hired by the organization as a special assistant to the hitting department.
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That proved to be the high point for Vogelbach, who on Wednesday was announced as a special assistant to the hitting department by the Pittsburgh Pirates, ending his playing career.
Vogelbach, 32, retires with 81 home runs in 602 games with the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers and Mariners.
In 2014, Vogelbach played 31 games for Toronto and slashed .186/.278/.300 before he was released in June.
In 2013, Vogelbach’s last full season, he hit .233 with 13 home runs and 48 RBIs in 104 games for the Mets.
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