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John Stearns

American baseball catcher

Died when: 71 years 25 days (852 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

John Stearns

John Hardin Stearns (August 21, 1951 – September 15, 2022), 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 was a two-sport star in college, and he entered professional baseball after being selected in both the MLB and National Football League drafts.

He was a four-time MLB All-Star, but struggled with injuries in the latter portion of his career.After his retirement as a player, Stearns served as a coach for the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Mets of MLB, as well as in Minor League Baseball.


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