Quick Info
| Profession | Baseball coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/03/1942 |
| Age | 84 years (died on 13, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of Death | 13/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Guy Conti
13/10/2026
Guy Conti, a longtime Mets bullpen coach and later team adviser, died at age 84 after a lengthy illness, according to reports from the club's media coverage. He had spent decades in baseball, including developing Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez during his time in the Dodgers system. Former Mets staff remembered him as one of the first to arrive at spring training and the last to leave.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Guy Clyde Conti |
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| Summary | Former catcher turned coach who spent decades in college and professional baseball, including a bullpen coaching role with the New York Mets from 2005 to 2008 and a later minor league advisory role. He died on 13/10/2026 at age 84 after a lengthy illness. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
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| Weight | 195 lb |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Freeport High School, Freeport, Pennsylvania |
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| College | Clarion State College (now Clarion University of Pennsylvania), degree earned in 1965 |
Relationships & More
| Friendships | Close friend of Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax; long-standing friendship with Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez |
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| Nickname | White Daddy, a nickname given to him by Pedro Martinez |
Career
| Playing Career | Signed by the Houston Colt .45s after his freshman year at Clarion; played one minor league season with the Salisbury Braves in 1961 before a shoulder injury ended his playing career |
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| Early Coaching | Taught and coached baseball and football at Northwestern High School in Albion, Pennsylvania |
| Edinboro University | Coached baseball, football and basketball at Edinboro State College; served as head men's basketball coach from 1975 to 1984 with a 140-98 record |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Part-time coach and scout in the 1980s |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Joined the Dodgers in 1986 and worked in the minor league system as a roving pitching coach and pitching coordinator, and was a pitching coach for several affiliates; mentored Pedro Martinez |
| New York Mets | Managed the Kingsport Mets in 1999, was pitching coach for Binghamton in 2000, and joined the Mets major league staff in 2005 as bullpen coach through 2008; later served as a minor league adviser and spring training coordinator |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was inducted into the Edinboro University athletic hall of fame in 1997 | |
| 2. Was inducted into the Erie Sports Hall of Fame in 2005 | |
| 3. Edinboro's 1981-82 basketball team reached the NCAA Division II tournament under his leadership | |
| 4. Helped teach Pedro Martinez how to throw a changeup during Martinez's early years in the Dodgers organization |
