Mitchell-Page-Obituary

Mitchell Page

Obituary

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Mitchell Page, who had a fantastic rookie season and played eight years in the major leagues before becoming a hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, has died. He was 59.

The Cardinals say Page died Saturday. Team spokesman Brian Bartow said Sunday that the team was informed of Page's death by his agent. The cause of death was not known.

Page broke into the big leagues in 1977 and was an immediate hit with the Oakland Athletics, batting .307 with 21 homers and 75 RBIs. He also stole 42 bases and finished runner-up to Hall of Famer Eddie Murray in AL Rookie of the Year voting.

Page's numbers at the plate dropped off after his first season. The left fielder and designated hitter spent seven years with the A's and then played 16 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1984, finishing his career with a .266 average, 72 homers and 259 RBIs.

He was the Cardinals' hitting coach from 2001-04, counting star slugger Albert P ujols among his pupils. Most recently, Page served as a minor league hitting instructor for the Cardinals in spring training last year, but did not have a role with the team this year, Bartow said.


Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press

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My sympathy to the Page family, I just learned of Mitchell's passing! Much love and peace to Lola and family.

mitch was my friend and teammate from double aa to the major leagues and also in winter ball gentle man with no prejudice we had some good times together and talked a lot about life so sorry to hear of his death may his family know how much i thought of mitch, my friend ,,rip , jimmy sexton

Mitchell Page - what a great teammate and friend. Strong as a bull and he could look intimidating which he was as a ballplayer. Yet one of the most kind and considerate guys you could ever meet. I hadn't seen Mitchell in over 20 years and had hoped our paths would cross again but sadly that will have to wait.

RIP Mitch

Brian Kingman
Oakland A's 1979-1983

Mitchell was my hero in my youth, I wanted to be him...I got to shake his hand once in 1980, and it was one of my goals to meet him again later in life to let him know how much he meant to me

Mitchell Page was truly a nice man. He loved his son Kyle. I have been blessed knowing him for over 32 year
Geri Green

My heartfelt sympathy to you Lola and the family. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

To the Page Family: I was saddened to hear of Mitchell's passing. Had known him from junior high school through his sister Lola. May God bless you all.

In sympathy,
Yvonne

My childhood friend & neighbor, Mitchell. What a legacy you leave for us to cherish! I will always remember your laughter, honesty and free spirit. Lola, Michael, Debbie, Kyle & Disia: May fond memories be with you during this difficult time. Mitchell has moved on to become a Chosen Angel. He is a Hero and a Champion! He will definitely be missed. God Bless.