Doug Rader

Doug Rader
Third baseman
Born: July 30, 1944 (1944-07-30) Chicago, Illinois
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 31, 1967 for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 1977 for the Toronto Blue Jays
Career statistics
Batting average	.251
Home runs	155
Runs batted in	722
Teams
As player Houston Astros (1967–1975) San Diego Padres (1976–1977) Toronto Blue Jays (1977) As manager Texas Rangers (1983–1985) Chicago White Sox (1986) California Angels (1989–1991)
Career highlights and awards
5× Gold Glove Award winner (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974)

Douglas Lee Rader (born July 30, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois), nicknamed "The Red Rooster", is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who was known primarily for his defensive ability, winning five straight Gold Glove Awards from 1970 to 1974.

Rader's career lasted from 1967 to 1977. He played for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays. He later managed the Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and California Angels between 1983 and 1991.

Also nicknamed "Rojo", Rader earned his nickname "The Red Rooster" from the thick head of red hair which always protruded from under his cap.

Rader attended Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois, and Illinois Wesleyan University.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
• Gammons, Peter. "He's An Angel Now," Sports Illustrated, August 7, 1989.

Sporting positions
Preceded by Darrell Johnson	Texas Rangers Manager 1983-1985	Succeeded by Bobby Valentine
Preceded by Tony La Russa	Chicago White Sox Manager 1986	Succeeded by Jim Fregosi
Preceded by Moose Stubing	California Angels Manager 1989-1991	Succeeded by Buck Rodgers