This is the first of a series of posts spotlighting Mets players, coaches, and more. Daniel Warthen was a major league pitcher. Now, he's the pitching coach for the New York Mets.
Warthen was drafted in 1971 by the Montreal Expos. He pitched four seasons total with Montreal, Philadelphia, and Houston. He finished his major-league career with a 12 win-21 loss record and a 4.31 E.R.A.
Warthen began his coaching career with the Pittsburgh Piratesin 1981, following that with coaching in the minor league organizations of San Diego and Philadelphia. Warthen was the pitching coach for the Detroit Tigers(1999-2002), San Diego Padres(1996-97) and Seattle Mariners (1992), also serving as the Mariners bullpen coach in 1991. He was the pitching coach for the Triple A Norfolk Tides from 2003-2005.
Warthen served as the bullpen coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers under manager Grady Littlefrom 2006-2007.
On June 17, 2008 Warthen was named the New York Mets Pitching Coach replacing Rick Peterson. Since taking over, Warthen has attributed to the success of the starting rotation, especially Mike Pelfrey.
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