Casey Parsons

Casey Robert Parsons (born April 14, 1954) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder. He played parts of four seasons in the majors, between and , for the Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians. Parsons was mostly used as a pinch hitter in MLB. He later managed in the minor leagues for several years in the Oakland Athletics organization.

Baseball career Parsons attended University High School in Spokane, Washington. He played college baseball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs from 1973 to 1976. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Francisco Giants in June 1976.

Parsons reached the majors in May 1981. He returned to the minors in 1982, then elected free agency. He signed with the White Sox, playing in eight games in 1983 and one game in 1984. After two years in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, he signed with Cleveland in November 1986. He played in 18 games for Cleveland in 1987.

In four MLB seasons, he played in 63 games. In fewer than half of his appearances, 31 games did he appear as a fielder. Parsons was used as a pinch hitter or pinch runner 48 times. Parsons also named Licey in the Dominican winter league in the 1993–94 season, winning the league and the Caribbean World Series.

Personal life Parsons has twin daughters who played college golf for the Washington State Cougars.