Tim Bogar
Encyclopedia
Timothy Paul Bogar is a former Major League Baseball
infielder
. Currently, Bogar is the third base coach for the Boston Red Sox
.
(1993–1996), Houston Astros
(1997–2000), and Los Angeles Dodgers
(2001). He made his Major League Baseball debut on April 21, 1993, and played his final game on July 1, 2001. For his career, Tim hit .228 (345-for-1516) with 69 doubles, 9 triples, 24 homers, 180 runs scored, 161 RBI and 13 stolen bases.
Bogar's only postseason appearance came as a member of the Houston Astros in the 1999 National League Division Series
. Although Houston lost 3 games to 1 to the Atlanta Braves
and were eliminated, Bogar went 3 for 4 in 2 games for the series.
(the double-A affiliate the Cleveland Indians
). In , his first year with the team, Bogar led the team to a league best 87-55 record and came within one game of winning the Eastern League title. Bogar was named Eastern League
manager of the year and was selected to coach as part of Major League Baseball's 2006 All Star Futures Game. He was also selected by Baseball America as the "Best Manager Prospect" in the Eastern League in 2006.
He was also selected to coach in the 2007 MLB All Star Futures Game in San Francisco.
Prior to joining the Indians organization, Bogar started his managerial career in 2004 with the Greeneville Astros of the Appalachian League. The team finished with a 41-26 (.612) record and won the Appalachian League championship. Bogar was selected as Manager of the Year. He was promoted in 2005 to the Astros' Single A affiliate, the Lexington Legends of the South Atlantic League where he led the Legends to a league best 82-57 mark and was named the 2005 South Atlantic League Manager of the Year.
Bogar owns a career managerial record of 250-168 (.601).
announced that Bogar would join the coaching staff as the first base coach. After the 2009 season, Bogar moved to the third base coach job.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
infielder
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
. Currently, Bogar is the third base coach for the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
.
Playing career
Bogar played for three different teams during his nine year career: 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...
(1993–1996), Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
(1997–2000), and Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
(2001). He made his Major League Baseball debut on April 21, 1993, and played his final game on July 1, 2001. For his career, Tim hit .228 (345-for-1516) with 69 doubles, 9 triples, 24 homers, 180 runs scored, 161 RBI and 13 stolen bases.
Bogar's only postseason appearance came as a member of the Houston Astros in the 1999 National League Division Series
National League Division Series
In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National League Championship Series...
. Although Houston lost 3 games to 1 to the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
and were eliminated, Bogar went 3 for 4 in 2 games for the series.
Managing career
Bogar is a former manager of the Akron AerosAkron Aeros
The Akron Aeros are a minor league baseball team based in Akron, Ohio, USA. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.The Aeros play in Canal Park, located in downtown Akron, which seats 9,097 fans...
(the double-A affiliate the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
). In , his first year with the team, Bogar led the team to a league best 87-55 record and came within one game of winning the Eastern League title. Bogar was named Eastern League
Eastern League (U.S. baseball)
The Eastern League is a minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio since 1989. The Eastern League has played at the AA level since 1963. The league was founded in 1923 as the New York-Pennsylvania League...
manager of the year and was selected to coach as part of Major League Baseball's 2006 All Star Futures Game. He was also selected by Baseball America as the "Best Manager Prospect" in the Eastern League in 2006.
He was also selected to coach in the 2007 MLB All Star Futures Game in San Francisco.
Prior to joining the Indians organization, Bogar started his managerial career in 2004 with the Greeneville Astros of the Appalachian League. The team finished with a 41-26 (.612) record and won the Appalachian League championship. Bogar was selected as Manager of the Year. He was promoted in 2005 to the Astros' Single A affiliate, the Lexington Legends of the South Atlantic League where he led the Legends to a league best 82-57 mark and was named the 2005 South Atlantic League Manager of the Year.
Bogar owns a career managerial record of 250-168 (.601).
Coaching career
On November 28, 2008 the Boston Red SoxBoston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
announced that Bogar would join the coaching staff as the first base coach. After the 2009 season, Bogar moved to the third base coach job.