Word: leppert
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...antic enthusiasm. The scourge of opposing pitchers, Sanguillen stands out even among the Pirates' offensive dreadnaughts. Last week he ranked third in National League batting with a .332 average. Sanguillen, like Bench, belongs to that rare species of athlete that enjoys catching. Says Pirate Coach Don Leppert: "The most important asset a catcher can have is desire. Let's face it, catching is not for the timid. A lot of players have the tools, but they don't like being hit with foul tips or wild pitches and they don't like those collisions...