Mike Scioscia has done it all in his Major League Baseball career.

 Except the Olympics, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Scioscia signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers right out of Springfield High School in 1976, drafted in the first round.

He was a two-time All-Star catcher for the Dodgers and two-time World Series champion.

He had 13 Major League seasons with the Dodgers.

He was the Dodgers coach for two seasons, then managed the Los Angeles Angels for nine years.

Now Mike Scioscia is 62 and tackling a new challenge, managing the U.S. Olympic baseball team.

Scioscia has visions of duplicating the success of the late Tom Lasorda who was able to take the U.S. team to a gold medal.

 “First and foremost, representing our country is something that really hits home to me, and I’m excited to put on that USA jersey,” Scioscia said. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent all of the United States.”

For Scioscia, this will be his last Major League Baseball run.

 “Doing this Olympic team is great,” Scioscia said. “I’m excited about that, but I don’t see myself in the dugout again in the Major Leagues.”

Read more at The Philadelphia Inquirer about  Mike Scioscia.

Mike Scioscia talks baseball on The Sports Show.

You’re Olympic Golfer Material But Your Backswing Could Use Some Work. Get Your FREE Delco Guide to Public and Private Golf Courses.

Download Now!