Personal
Joseph Alan Vavra...wife Lesa (Heise), sons Tanner (7/6/89), Treysen (9/17/91) and Terrin (5/12/97)...1978 graduate of Chippewa Falls Senior (WI) High School...named captain and MVP in baseball during senior season...1985 graduate of University of Wisconsin-Stout with a degree in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Plant Engineering.
2005: Named Twins hitting coach, October 27.
2002-2005: Served as Twins Minor League Field Coordinator.
2001: Served as Head Coach at University of Wisconsin-Stout before becoming interim Director of Player Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2000: Minor League Baserunning and Bunting instructor for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
1999: Served as Major League roving coach for first half of the season before serving as Minor League Field Coordinator in the second half.
1998: Began season as Special Assignment Major League Coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers...became Minor League Field Coordinator at mid-point of season.
1994-97: Managed Single-A Yakima and named Northwest League Manager of the Year in 1994 and 1996...led Yakima to Northern Division title in 1994 and Northwest League Championship in 1996.
1993: Managed Single-A Vero Beach Dodgers.
1991-92: Managed Single-A Yakima in the Northwest League.
1989-90: Managed Rookie level Great Falls Dodgers to consecutive league championships.
1987: Named coach at Single-A Sarasota.
Professional
Los Angeles Dodgers 8th round pick in June, 1982 free agent draft...signed by scout Dale McReynolds.
Roster
