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Former White Sox manager and local legend Pedro Grifol takes baseball head coaching position with FIU
By Matthew Garcia at WSVN 7 News
· June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Florida International University introduced Miami native and former Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol as the school’s baseball head coach. The former Columbus High standout will bring World Series pedigree to the Panthers program. Prior to serving as skipper for the White Sox, he worked on the
Key takeaway Prior to serving as skipper for the White Sox, he worked on the coaching staff for the 2015 Kansas City Royals on their run to their first championship since 1985.
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Category: sports ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Florida International University introduced Miami native and former Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol as the school’s baseball head coach. The former Columbus High standout will bring World Series pedigree to the Panthers program. Prior to serving as skipper for the White Sox, he worked on the
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