Jerry Manuel
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Jerry Manuel nicknamed "The Sage" is a former major league manager. He previously managed the Chicago White Sox
from 1998 to 2003 and the New York Mets
from the middle of 2008 to 2010 and played in the majors for parts of five seasons in the 1970s and early 1980s.
. He accumulated only 127 at bat
s and a .150 batting average
with three home run
s and 13 RBIs
in 96 games. Although his playing career was brief and stale, Manuel was the starting second baseman for the Montréal Expos
in their only postseason series victory in 1981. He was 1-for-14 (.071) in the series and was replaced by Rodney Scott
in the NLCS.
Other than Montréal, Manuel played for the Detroit Tigers
and the San Diego Padres
and ultimately retired in 1984.
In 1972, Manuel and Mike Ondina became the first pair of high school teammates to be drafted in the first round of a Major League draft. Both attended Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova, California. While Manuel played less than 100 games, Ondina fared even worse, never reaching the majors.
in 1985 to scout Northern California
. He left the White Sox the following year to join the Montréal Expos
organization, a team with which he would remain associated for the next 11 years. In 1986, Manuel joined the Expos' Triple-A
affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians
of the American Association
, as a player/coach. Manuel spent the next three years as the Expos' roving infield instructor (1987) and their minor league field coordinator (1988–1989). In 1990, Manuel became a manager for the first time as he was named the manager of the Southern League
's Jacksonville Expos, the Expos' Double-A
affiliate. He led the team to an 84–60 record and was named the league's manager of the year.
, where he became a bench coach under Jim Leyland
. The team went on to win the 1997 World Series
. Just over one month later, in December, Manuel signed a multi-year deal to manage
the Chicago White Sox
. Over the next six seasons, he amassed 500 wins and led the Sox to 95 in 2000 alone. In that season, Manuel guided the White Sox to a first-place finish in the American League
's Central Division and was named the American League
's Manager of the Year
. Following the 2003 season, Manuel was replaced as White Sox manager by Ozzie Guillén
.
His 2003 Topps
baseball card reads:
in 2005 as the first base and outfield coach under new manager Willie Randolph
. Manuel became Randolph's bench coach in 2006, a position he remained in until 2008.
Since he was fired by the White Sox, Manuel wanted to manage again. But in February 2007 he announced a contingency plan—he was introduced as the man who would lead the formation of a baseball program at William Jessup University
, an NAIA
school in Rocklin, California
. He said he would coach the team when it started in 2009 if he did not get another managing job.
, pitching coach Rick Peterson
, and first base coach Tom Nieto
were fired by the Mets. Omar Minaya announced Manuel as the interim manager, while Ken Oberkfell
, Dan Warthen
, and Luis Aguayo
were brought up from the New Orleans Zephyrs
(the then-Mets' Triple-A affiliate) to fill the remaining coaching vacancies.
In 2008, the New York Mets were unable to hold a division lead, and ultimately the Phillies clinched the division on September 27. The Mets were then eliminated from the NL Wild Card berth the following day when the team lost to the Florida Marlins
4–2 in the final game at Shea Stadium
.
On October 3, 2008, Manuel agreed to a two-year deal to remain the Mets manager. The deal included a club option for a third year.
On October 4, 2010, the Mets announced that both Manuel and general manager Omar Minaya
will not return for the 2011 season.
1 = Interim Manager
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
from 1998 to 2003 and the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
from the middle of 2008 to 2010 and played in the majors for parts of five seasons in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Playing career
Manuel played sparingly in the major leagues from 1975 to 1982, mostly as a second basemanSecond baseman
Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base...
. He accumulated only 127 at bat
At bat
In baseball, an at bat or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. It is a more restricted definition of a plate appearance...
s and a .150 batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
with three home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s and 13 RBIs
Run batted in
Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI...
in 96 games. Although his playing career was brief and stale, Manuel was the starting second baseman for the Montréal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
in their only postseason series victory in 1981. He was 1-for-14 (.071) in the series and was replaced by Rodney Scott
Rodney Scott (baseball)
Rodney Darrell Scott was a infielder in Major League Baseball. Primarily used as a second baseman and shortstop, Scott also played third base, designated hitter and outfield during his eight-year career....
in the NLCS.
Other than Montréal, Manuel played for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
and the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
and ultimately retired in 1984.
In 1972, Manuel and Mike Ondina became the first pair of high school teammates to be drafted in the first round of a Major League draft. Both attended Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova, California. While Manuel played less than 100 games, Ondina fared even worse, never reaching the majors.
Coaching and managerial career
Manuel held a variety of coaching positions over the next six years. He was originally hired by the Chicago White SoxChicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
in 1985 to scout Northern California
Northern California
Northern California is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The San Francisco Bay Area , and Sacramento as well as its metropolitan area are the main population centers...
. He left the White Sox the following year to join the Montréal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
organization, a team with which he would remain associated for the next 11 years. In 1986, Manuel joined the Expos' Triple-A
AAA (baseball)
Triple-A refers to the highest level of play in minor league baseball in the United States and Mexico.-Purpose:Triple-A teams' main purpose is to prepare players for the Major Leagues:...
affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
of the American Association
American Association (20th century)
The American Association was a minor league baseball league at the Triple-A level of baseball in the United States from to and to . Together with the International League, it contested the Junior World Series which determined the championship team in minor league baseball, at least for the...
, as a player/coach. Manuel spent the next three years as the Expos' roving infield instructor (1987) and their minor league field coordinator (1988–1989). In 1990, Manuel became a manager for the first time as he was named the manager of the Southern League
Southern League (baseball)
The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams...
's Jacksonville Expos, the Expos' Double-A
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
affiliate. He led the team to an 84–60 record and was named the league's manager of the year.
1991–2003
Following a successful season at Double-A, Manuel was elevated to Triple-A to manage the Indianapolis Indians for the 1991 season. Midway through the campaign, he was brought up to Montréal to serve as the third base coach for the Expos, ending a minor league managing career in which Manuel compiled a 112–82 record. He remained the Expos' third base coach through the 1996 season. In 1997, he moved on to the Florida MarlinsFlorida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
, where he became a bench coach under Jim Leyland
Jim Leyland
James Richard "Jim" Leyland is a Major League Baseball manager, currently with the Detroit Tigers.He led the Florida Marlins to a World Series championship in 1997, and previously won three straight division titles with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
. The team went on to win the 1997 World Series
1997 World Series
-Game 1:Saturday, October 18, 1997 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami Gardens, FloridaThe first World Series game in the state of Florida, Game 1 featured a youngster and a veteran facing each other on the mound...
. Just over one month later, in December, Manuel signed a multi-year deal to manage
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
. Over the next six seasons, he amassed 500 wins and led the Sox to 95 in 2000 alone. In that season, Manuel guided the White Sox to a first-place finish in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
's Central Division and was named the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
's Manager of the Year
Manager of the Year Award
In Major League Baseball, the Manager of the Year Award is an honor given annually since 1983 to the best managers in the American League and the National League . The winner is voted on by 28 members of the Baseball Writers Association of America . Each places a vote for first, second, and third...
. Following the 2003 season, Manuel was replaced as White Sox manager by Ozzie Guillén
Ozzie Guillén
Oswaldo José "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios is a Venezuelan-American former Major League Baseball player and current manager of the Miami Marlins. He managed the Chicago White Sox from 2004 to 2011 before asking for his release at the end of the 2011 season....
.
His 2003 Topps
Topps
The Topps Company, Inc., manufactures chewing gum, candy and collectibles. Based in New York, New York, Topps is best known as a leading producer of baseball cards, football cards, basketball cards, hockey cards and other sports and non-sports themed trading cards.-Company history:Topps itself was...
baseball card reads:
"Jerry has a philosophical air about him that makes him a sage influence and respected leader on his teams. After six seasons directing the White Soxs fortunes, he's risen to fourth on the franchise's managerial wins list. Formerly, he was a pro player for 15 years and 12-year coach/Minor League manager. Manuel and Ken Williams form the first African-American GM/manager tandem in MLB history."
First base coach
After being released by the White Sox, Manuel joined the New York MetsNew York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
in 2005 as the first base and outfield coach under new manager Willie Randolph
Willie Randolph
Willie Larry Randolph is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and manager, most recently the third base coach for the Baltimore Orioles...
. Manuel became Randolph's bench coach in 2006, a position he remained in until 2008.
Since he was fired by the White Sox, Manuel wanted to manage again. But in February 2007 he announced a contingency plan—he was introduced as the man who would lead the formation of a baseball program at William Jessup University
William Jessup University
William Jessup University is a small non-denominational Christian college located in Rocklin, California. The university had just under 900 students in the Fall of 2011 with both a record entering class and a record total enrollment as of Fall 2011.-History:...
, an NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
school in Rocklin, California
Rocklin, California
Rocklin is a city in Placer County, California located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento. It shares borders with Roseville, Loomis, and Lincoln...
. He said he would coach the team when it started in 2009 if he did not get another managing job.
Manager
On June 17, 2008, Willie RandolphWillie Randolph
Willie Larry Randolph is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and manager, most recently the third base coach for the Baltimore Orioles...
, pitching coach Rick Peterson
Rick Peterson
Erick Harding "Rick" Peterson is a former pitcher and pitching coach in Major League Baseball. He was a pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, but is most notable as the pitching coach for the Oakland Athletics and New York Mets...
, and first base coach Tom Nieto
Tom Nieto
Thomas Andrew Nieto is a former Major League Baseball catcher and former manager of the Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Nieto previously served as the New York Mets' bench coach and catching instructor. A native of Downey, California, Nieto attended Oral Roberts...
were fired by the Mets. Omar Minaya announced Manuel as the interim manager, while Ken Oberkfell
Ken Oberkfell
Kenneth Raymond Oberkfell is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman and ex-coach for the New York Mets. He played from 1977-1992 for six different teams. Oberkfell primarily played third base but was also known to play second base and both corner outfield positions...
, Dan Warthen
Dan Warthen
Daniel Dean Warthen is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher and current coach for the Brooklyn Cyclones Daniel Dean Warthen (born December 1, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher and current coach for the Brooklyn...
, and Luis Aguayo
Luis Aguayo
Luis Aguayo Muriel is the former third base coach of the New York Mets baseball team. He is a former major league baseball player. An infielder, Aguayo played with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1980 to 1988. During the season, Aguayo was traded for pitcher Amalio Carreno to the New York Yankees...
were brought up from the New Orleans Zephyrs
New Orleans Zephyrs
The New Orleans Zephyrs are a minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The Zephyrs play in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The Zephyrs play their home games at Zephyr Field....
(the then-Mets' Triple-A affiliate) to fill the remaining coaching vacancies.
In 2008, the New York Mets were unable to hold a division lead, and ultimately the Phillies clinched the division on September 27. The Mets were then eliminated from the NL Wild Card berth the following day when the team lost to the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
4–2 in the final game at Shea Stadium
Shea Stadium
William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea , was a stadium in the New York City borough of Queens, in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. It was the home baseball park of Major League Baseball's New York Mets from 1964 to 2008...
.
On October 3, 2008, Manuel agreed to a two-year deal to remain the Mets manager. The deal included a club option for a third year.
On October 4, 2010, the Mets announced that both Manuel and general manager Omar Minaya
Omar Minaya
Omar Teodoro Antonio Minaya y Sánchez is a former baseball executive who served as General Manager for the Montreal Expos and New York Mets.-Early life:...
will not return for the 2011 season.
Managerial record
(updated through September 20, 2010)| Team | |Regular Season | Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans... |
1998 1998 Chicago White Sox season The 1998 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 99th season. They finished with a record 80-82, good enough for 2nd place in the American League Central, 9 games behind the 1st place Cleveland Indians.-Offseason:... |
80 | 82 | .494 | 2nd in AL Central | – | – | – | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 1999 Chicago White Sox season The 1999 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 100th season. They finished with a record 75-86, good enough for 2nd place in the American League Central, 21.5 games behind the 1st place Cleveland Indians.-Offseason:... |
75 | 86 | .463 | 2nd in AL Central | – | – | – | ||||
| 2000 2000 Chicago White Sox season The 2000 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 101st season. They finished with a record 95-67, good enough for 1st place in the American League Central, 5 games ahead the 2nd place Cleveland Indians.-2000 Opening Day Lineup:Ray Durham, 2b... |
95 | 67 | .586 | 1st in AL Central | 0 | 3 | .000 | Lost 2000 ALDS 2000 American League Division Series -Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees:-Chicago vs. Seattle:The Seattle Mariners returned to the postseason to avenge two postseason failures in the 1990s. The Chicago White Sox returned to the postseason for the first time since 1993... |
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| 2001 2001 Chicago White Sox season The 2001 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 102nd season, and their 101st in Major League Baseball. They finished with a record 83-79, good enough for 3rd place in the American League Central, 8 games behind the champion Cleveland Indians.... |
83 | 79 | .512 | 3rd in AL Central | – | – | – | ||||
| 2002 2002 Chicago White Sox season The 2002 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 103rd season, and their 102nd in Major League Baseball. They finished with a record 81-81, good enough for 2nd place in the American League Central, 13.5 games behind the champion Minnesota Twins.... |
81 | 81 | .500 | 2nd in AL Central | – | – | – | ||||
| 2003 2003 Chicago White Sox season The 2003 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 104th season. They finished with a record 86–76, good enough for second place in the American League Central, four games behind the champion Minnesota Twins.... |
86 | 76 | .531 | 2nd in AL Central | – | – | – | ||||
| CWS Total | 500 | 471 | .515 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 1 Post Season Appearance | ||||
| New York Mets New York Mets The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League... |
2008 2008 New York Mets season The 2008 New York Mets season was the franchise's 47th season. The Mets finished the season with an 89–73 record, second place in the National League East, three games behind the Philadelphia Phillies, and one game worse than the wild card winners, the Milwaukee Brewers... 1 |
55 | 38 | .591 | 2nd in NL East | – | – | – | |||
| 2009 2009 New York Mets season The 2009 New York Mets season was a season in American baseball. It was the franchise's 48th season, and the team's first year at Citi Field, which opened on April 13 against the San Diego Padres... |
70 | 92 | .463 | 4th in NL East | – | – | – | ||||
| 2010 2010 New York Mets season The New York Mets' 2010 season was the franchise's 49th season and their second at Citi Field. The team was attempting to rebound from the injury plagued 2009 season as they sought their first postseason appearance since 2006... |
79 | 83 | .493 | 4th in NL East | – | – | – | Fired | |||
| NYM Total | 204 | 212 | .490 | – | – | – | |||||
| Totals | 704 | 683 | .508 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 1 Post Season Appearance | ||||
1 = Interim Manager
External links
- Baseball-Reference.com – managing record and playing statistics