Rutgers Baseball Question for Zappaa

[HeavenUniv.]

Zappaa, I hope it is OK to ask you this. I was wondering if at any point, did any Rutgers Athletic administrator or baseball coach ever reach out to your Dad to ask his opinion about making the program better or individual players--whether on an informal basis or a full-time position? Have they ever reached out to any of the former major leaguers in the area ? Between former Phillies,Yankees, and Mets, there must be a fair amount.

 

[BigLou]

I hear Lenny Dykstra is in the area.

 

[HeavenUniv.]

Lou, nice suggestion,but I don't think he would be able to fit us into his court appearances schedule.

 

[BaseballFan913]

Why would Zapaa's father be contacted? What are his credentials?

 

[patk89]

Why would Zapaa's father be contacted? What are his credentials?

Impeccable

 

[ScarletNut]

Why would Zapaa's father be contacted? What are his credentials?

Seriously?? Are you in grade school?

 

[rutpsychward]

Seriously?? Are you in grade school?

Rick peterson reached out himself. For some reason hill didnt accept the offer to have the best pitching coach of all time. Given that information I doubt highly that there was ever a serious offer.

 

[HeavenUniv.]

Baseballfan913,
Zappaa's Dad was a very famous baseball player who lived in New Jersey after he retired.

 

[RUTGERZ_R00LZ]

Baseballfan913,
Zappaa's Dad was a very famous baseball player who lived in New Jersey after he retired.

I thought Lenny Dykstra lived in Philly?

j/k

 

[BaseballFan913]

Baseballfan913,
Zappaa's Dad was a very famous baseball player who lived in New Jersey after he retired.

Thanks. Apparently to some on this board, if you don't know who an anonymous person for the Internet's father is, you are in "grade school".

 

[Caliknight]

Seriously?? Are you in grade school?

Apparently he didn't know. Settle down.

 

[newell138]

I would also wonder if Jeff Torborg was ever consulted. Nice guy and I would imagine he would have if asked.

 

[Sideline20]

Thanks. Apparently to some on this board, if you don't know who an anonymous person for the Internet's father is, you are in "grade school".

Zappaa's father might have said something along the lines of the quote in my signature!!

 

[rubaseball78]

I would also wonder if Jeff Torborg was ever consulted. Nice guy and I would imagine he would have if asked.

Torborg was an assistant to Matt Bolger back in the mid-70s.

 

[80RU]

Seriously?? Are you in grade school?

That was uncalled for. Nobody posted his resume on this site. You ought to apologize.

 

[zappaa]

Sorry I missed this.
Fred Hill and my dad we’re good friends, just as I was.
You can be assured Fred picked my dad’s brain on many occasions.
After Fred retired I hosted a fundraiser at our museum for the indoor baseball workout facility, where I addressed the team and donors.
That’s about it

 

[RULoyal]

Did BaseBallFan913 ever find out exactly who Zap’s Dad is?

 

[Rutgersfamily]

Every time I read these boards there's dissension. "Seems like deja vu all over again."

 

[RUHotTrumpetMonkeyLove]

Easy, guys. It's not nearly as bad as the time Mot Dranoel was told he didn't know anything about Brian Leonard.

 

[Big East Beast]

I would also wonder if Jeff Torborg was ever consulted. Nice guy and I would imagine he would have if asked.

The baseball team had a nice dinner for Torborg when his RU number was retired in 1992. Got to meet him and some other old timers. Coach Hill was a very well respected coach and very active all around NJ.

It was fairly common for former players to come by. Eric Young also came through for a workout while he was a big leaguer and I remember thinking Joe Lit turned a better double play,though it was clear he had another gear when running.