Phil Garner
Definition
Phil Garner is an American former professional baseball player and manager, best known for his infield play as a second and third baseman in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1988.
Nicknamed 'Scrap Iron' for his gritty, tough playing style, he won a World Series championship with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979 and later managed the Houston Astros to the National League pennant in 2005.
Examples
Phil Garner turned that routine grounder into a highlight reel double play, earning his 'Scrap Iron' nickname all over again.
When the Astros needed a spark in 2005, Phil Garner managed them straight to the pennant like a boss with a baseball crystal ball.
Fans still whisper about how Phil Garner scrapped through the '79 World Series, proving infielders can be heroes too.
Phil Garner might be retired, but his pivot moves haunt highlight compilations and pitchers' nightmares alike.