Brock Pemberton 1953-2016

[G-Fafif]

Brock Pemberton, sipper of mid-'70s cups of coffee, passed away last week.

His family moved to southern California in 1968 where it was the wildest of times and the best of times (with burning leaves). Brock graduated from Marine High School in 1972. At that time he earned co-player of the year in California for baseball and was drafted with the New York Mets in the 6th round. He played in the minor leagues from 1972-1974 during his Triple AAA season he won the Golden Glove award. He played 1 year in the Majors and then became player/coach for the Mecon Georgia Peaches Triple AAA Club. Brock found his passion in New Mexico working as a Professional Landscaping and Commercial Irrigation Supervisor at State Parks, State and Federal Indian Reservations and Colleges. Brock was a free spirit. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and gardening. He was also a fabulous baker and cook. He was married for 22 years and moved to Ardmore, OK in June of 2011.

[Edgy MD]

A deadly week we're having.

[Zvon]

I recall him from yearbook photos. Again, one of those "down on the farm" pages.

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RIP Mr. Pemberton.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

That name really sounds like a quarterback, doesn't it. All-American Brock Pemberton.

[Edgy MD]

I always thought of it as belonging to a gentlemen spy.

When Britain's crown is on its heels
When scoundrels scorn our brave ideals
In evil times and dark ordeals
Scotland Yard turns to... Brock Pemberton!

[Zvon]

I made a card for him in 2014 but I have yet to post all the '75s. I didn't know his position until today.

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62, also too young.

[Guest cooby classic]

What's with these "young" guys dying? Should I eat more lettuce or something???

[MFS62]

Following minor leaguers in those days was limited to reading The Sporting News each week. But Brock Pemberton's name caught the interest of many Mets fans. I'm guessing his name was a primary reason many fans made the effort to follow his progress while he was in the organization. He just sounded like he was going to be good.

RIP

Later