Endearing because of his scrappy style of play and nickname, Richard “Stubby” Clapp, a reserve infielder in 2001, always will have a place in Cardinals lore. Now he is in their employ again.
Cardinal Beat
Former Memphis Redbirds infielder and coaching veteran Stubby Clapp has been named the club's manager for the upcoming 2017 season, the St. Louis Cardinals announced Wednesday.
Memphis Official Site
After the Cardinals recently announced the promotion of Class AAA manager Mike Shildt to quality control coach with the major league club in St. Louis, they had a vacancy to fill in Memphis.
KMOV
Stubby Clapp, whose backflips and gritty style endeared him to Memphis Redbirds and St. Louis Cardinals fans from 1999-2002, has returned to the organization as the Redbirds’ seventh manager.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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