He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as one season in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants.

After retiring from playing, Lind began a managing career in the minor leagues.

He also served as the third base coach for Pittsburgh Pirates from 1997 to 2000.

German baseball club Buchbinder Legionäre Regensburg signed Lind as hitting coach and infield coach in 2017.

He is the father of Zach Lind, drummer of the band Jimmy Eat World.