Background
Wakamatsu, Don was born on February 22, 1963 in Hood River, Oregon, United States.
Wakamatsu, Don was born on February 22, 1963 in Hood River, Oregon, United States.
Attended, Arizona State University, Tempe.
Minor league catcher, 1985—1996. Catcher Chicago White Sox, 1991. Manager Peoria Rookie, Arizona Summer League, 1997, Class-A High Desert Mavericks, 1997—1999, Double-A El Paso, Double-A Erie, Eastern League, 2000.
Minor league catching coordinator, roving catching instructor Los Angeles Angels, 2001—2002. Bench coach Texas Rangers, 2003—2006, third base coach, 2007. Bench coach Oakland Athletics, 2008.
Manager Seattle Mariners, 2008—2010. Bench coach Toronto Blue Jays, since 2011.
Married Laura Wakamatsu. Children: Jacob, Lucas, Jadyn.