BALTIMORE, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Leo Mazzone Friday agreed to a three-year contract to become pitching coach of the Baltimore Orioles.
He had the same job with Atlanta since 1979. During that time, the Braves had six Cy Young Award winners, their staff had an ERA under 4.00 in 13 of his 15 full seasons and 10 different pitchers were named to the National League All-Star team.
Various reports have said Mazzone will be paid $500,000 annually.
"Leo and I have been best friends for a long time and have always said that if I get the chance to manage, he would be my pitching coach," said Manager Sam Perlozzo. "I'm glad for us that it will happen, but I'm really happy for the Orioles organization that Leo has joined the club. His record speaks for itself and I have no doubt he will help our pitchers and the ballclub reach the next level."
Mazzone also spoke with the New York Yankees this week about replacing Mel Stottlemyre, who has announced his resignation as Yankees pitching coach.
