Richard Francis Donnelly is an American professional baseball coach. On March 7, 2014, he was named third-base coach of the Seattle Mariners, replacing John Stearns. He served in the post for two seasons, through 2015, before his release on October 9, 2015. Donnelly was a Major League Baseball (MLB) coach for over 25 years, and was a catcher during his active career in minor league baseball.
Donnelly with the Mets in 2019
Donnelly with the Dodgers in 2007
John Hardin Stearns, nicknamed "Bad Dude", was an American professional baseball catcher and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the New York Mets from 1975 to 1984 after playing a single game for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1974.
Stearns with the Mets in 1977
Stearns with the Mets in 2001
Image: Howard Johnson shakes hands with John Stearns, Aug 27 2022 (cropped)
Image: John Stearns waves at the crowd during his introduction on Old Timers' Day, Aug 27 2022 (cropped)