Randy Niemann

Niemann originally signed with the New York Yankees after he was selected in the second round of the secondary phase of the 1975 Major League Baseball Draft, and his active career spanned 14 pro seasons (1975–88). In the Major Leagues, he worked in 200 innings pitched, and allowed 219 hits and 82 bases on balls, with 102 strikeouts, three saves and three complete games. He won seven of 15 decisions (.467) and compiled a career earned run average of 4.64.\n', '

After retiring as an active player, Niemann became a coach and instructor in the New York Mets\' organization for over two decades, serving as a minor league instructor (1988–96; 2000; 2003–08; 2011) and the club\'s Major League bullpen coach (1997–99; 2001–02; 2009–10). \n', '

Among the managers he worked for was Bobby Valentine, and in 2012 he left the Mets\' organization to serve under Valentine and pitching coach Bob McClure…