Background
Russell, John William was born on January 5, 1961 in Oklahoma City.
professional baseball player coach
Russell, John William was born on January 5, 1961 in Oklahoma City.
Attended, University Oklahoma, Norman.
Catcher Philadelphia Phillies, 1984—1988, Atlanta Braves, 1988, Texas Rangers, 1990—1993. Manager Minnesota Twins' Minor League Systems, Phoenix Desert Dogs, 2002. Third base coach, catching instructor Pittsburgh Pirates, 2003—2005, manager, 2008—2010, Peoria Chiefs, 2006—2007.
Third base coach Baltimore Orioles, since 2011.
Married Jamie Russell. Children: Brooks, Steel, Stone.