Darrel Akerfelds: Padres Bullpen Coach and Former Phillies Pitcher Dies

Darrel Akerfelds was an American baseball pitcher and coach. Born on June 12, 1962, in Denver, Colorado, he was a Parade All-American linebacker who played football at Arkansas under Lou Holtz.

He pitched in the majors from 1986 to 1991 for the Athletics, Indians, Rangers and Phillies with a 9-10 record. His best year was 1990 with Philadelphia, when he posted a 3.77 ERA in 71 relief appearances.

He was the San Diego Padres' bullpen coach from 2001 until his death. Akerfelds died of complications from pancreatic cancer in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 24, 2012, at age 50.

Achievements: Padres bullpen coach for 11 seasons.

Birth: June 12, 1962 - Denver, Colorado.

Profession: Pitcher and coach.

Interesting Facts: He played on the 1982 U.S. team at the Amateur World Series.