Tim Teufel Joins Legends Lineup

By Bob Phillips



Former Mets star Tim Teufel, a Greenwich native, will be a member of
the MLB team in the 20th Anniversary Legends game in Bridgeport.

BRIDGEPORT – The Bridgeport Bluefish 20th Anniversary Legends Game has picked up a major name with a local connection. The seven-inning exhibition contest, which will be played at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Sat., Aug. 5, will pit former Bluefish players against former MLB stars who have spent time with the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees, or the New York Mets. The newest addition to the MLB Legends team: former Mets infielder Tim Teufel.

A Greenwich native who starred at St. Mary’s High School in his hometown before moving on to become a star at Clemson University, Teufel made his MLB debut in 1983 with the Minnesota Twins. He joined the New York Mets in 1986—just in time for their memorable run to the World Series Championship.

Teufel spent five seasons with the Mets before ending his playing career with the San Diego Padres. After retiring, he has remained active by managing and coaching in the minors, as well as in winter ball in Venezuela. Teufel served as the Mets third base coach from 2011-16, a stint that included their 2015 World Series appearance, and currently is a coach in the Mets’ system, working as “a roving minor league infield instructor and club ambassador.” In this role he is able to work closely with young Mets infielders at every level—which is something he excels at.

“This event will be a very special for the Bluefish as well as the city of Bridgeport as we celebrate our 20th anniversary of baseball at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard,” said Bluefish General Manager Paul Herrmann. “We hosted a similar event in 2015 as a part of our All-Star celebration, and it was hugely successful. We expect to once again draw baseball fans from all over the region to our city for this one-of-a-kind exhibition game.”

The Bluefish team will be a veritable alumni association, including Luis Lopez (2008-14), Willie Upshaw (manager, 1998-2000, 2010-14), Mike Guilfoyle (1998-2003), Adam Greenberg (2008-11 and 2013), Mike Porzio (2005-08 and 2010), and Mike Moras (2011-12), among others.

Besides Teufel, the MLB team will include five former Major Leaguers, including Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez (Yankees, 1998-2002 and 2004; NY Mets, 2006-07), Dwight “Doc” Gooden (Mets, 1984-94; Yankees, 1996-97, 2000), Bill “Spaceman” Lee (Red Sox, ‘69-‘78), Keith Foulke (Red Sox, 2004-06), and Jeff Nelson (Yankees, 1996-2000, 2003).

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In addition, there will be a pre-game Meet & Greet with all of the Bluefish and MLB legends beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the Meet & Greet include a seat for the game, and can be purchased for $98 by CLICKING HERE or by calling the Bluefish Box Office at 203-210-BLUE.

Game time will be 7 p.m. All tickets for the game itself will be general admission, and are available for $15 in advance ($20 on game day). Tickets can be purchased by CLICKING HERE or by calling the Bluefish Box Office at 203-210-BLUE.

—With Staff Reports