Doug Camilli, a backup catcher for the Dodgers and Senators from 1960-67, passed away on March 17, 2026 at age 89.
Camilli was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1957, and made his MLB debut in September 1960.
He played part of 1961 and all of 1962-64 with the Dodgers, backing up John Roseboro.
He played for the Senators from 1965-67, splitting time behind the plate with Mike Brumley in '65, and backing up Paul Casanova in the other years.
Camilli retired after the 1967 season, then was the Nats' bullpen coach for 2 seasons, and was later reactivated in September 1969 for a few games.
He coached for the Red Sox from 1970-73, then managed and coached in their farm system until 1992.
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