Kal Segrist

Kal Hill Segrist (April 14, 1931 – June 26, 2015) was an American utility infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles (1955). Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., Segrist batted and threw right-handed. He later became a coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He then attended the University of Texas at Austin, and played for the Texas Longhorns.

Professional career In a two-season career, Segrist was a .125 hitter (4-for-32) with four runs and one RBI in 20 games. He did not hit for any extra bases. In 17 infield appearances, he played at second base (12), third base (4) and first base (1), and posted a collective .977 fielding percentage (one error in 43 chances).

Coaching career Segrist was an assistant coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders under Berl Huffman from 1965 to 1967. He replaced Huffman as head baseball coach from 1968 to 1983.

Personal life Segrist then returned to college and received his bachelor's degree from North Texas State University in 1962. Segrist and his wife, Becky, have four children, Khris, Scott, Sunny Beth and Samuel.