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Yankees fans want to know- when did Buck Showalter first manage the Yankees? We’ve got the answer, and some interesting facts about Showalter’s career.
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Buck Showalter’s Early Life and Career
The current manager of the Baltimore Orioles, Buck Showalter was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on May 23, 1956. Showalter played baseball and football in high school before being drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1975 amateur draft. He worked his way up through the Yankees’ farm system before making his Major League debut in 1977. He played six seasons with the Yankees before being traded to the Houston Astros in 1983.
Buck Showalter’s early life
Buck Showalter was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, on May 23, 1956. He was named after Cincinnati Reds catcher Hank Aaron’s teammate Johnny Edwards. Showalter played baseball and football in high school and was offered a football scholarship to the University of Florida, but opted to play baseball instead. He played four years of college baseball before being drafted by the New York Yankees in the third round of the 1976 Major League Baseball draft.
Showalter made his debut with the Yankees’ Double-A affiliate in West Haven in 1978. He spent the next several years moving up through the Yankees’ farm system, finally making his major league debut on September 6, 1984. Showalter spent the next two seasons with the Yankees, serving mostly as a utility player.
In 1986, Showalter was traded to the Houston Astros for pitcher Jim Deshaies. He spent two seasons with the Astros before being released following the 1988 season. He then rejoined the Yankees organization, spending one season as a minor league manager before being promoted to become Joe Girardi’s replacement as manager of the Yankees Triple-A affiliate Columbus Clippers in 1990.
Buck Showalter’s career
Buck Showalter first gained notoriety as the manager of the New York Yankees, a position he held from 1992 to 1995. In his first season at the helm, Showalter led the Yankees to an American League East title, their first playoff berth in 14 years. The team would go on to win the World Series in 1996, Showalter’s third year with the club.
Showalter’s success with the Yankees led to him being hired as the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1998. In his first season with the Diamondbacks, Showalter led the team to a surprising National League West title, and was named the National League Manager of the Year.
Showalter has also had stints as the manager of the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles. He currently serves as a special advisor for the Atlanta Braves.
Buck Showalter as Yankees Manager
Buck Showalter first managed the Yankees in 1992. He took over a team with a record of 71-91 and led them to a 76-86 finish. Although the team did not make the playoffs, Showalter’s .487 winning percentage as Yankees manager is the fourth highest in franchise history. He was fired after the 1995 season.
Buck Showalter’s first season as Yankees manager
Buck Showalter became the Yankees’ manager during the 1992 season. He led the team to a 76-86 record, fourth place in the AL East. The following season, the Yankees improved to 88-74 and third place. Despite this improvement, Showalter was fired after the 1995 season.
Buck Showalter’s second season as Yankees manager
In his second season as Yankees manager in 1992, Showalter led the team to a 76-86 record, good for fourth place in the AL East. He would lead the team to a similar record in 1993, but the Yankees would improve to 94-68 in 1994, good for second place in the AL East. Showalter would win AL Manager of the Year that season, and he would lead the Yankees to a wild card berth in 1995.
Buck Showalter’s third season as Yankees manager
It was 1996, and the Yankees had just come off a World Series win. Despite this, owner George Steinbrenner was not content. He wanted another championship, and he wanted it now. So, he made a change at the helm of the team, firing Buck Showalter as Yankees manager.
Buck Showalter’s Later Life and Career
After being let go from the Yankees in 1995, Showalter went on to manage the Arizona Diamondbacks for their inaugural season in 1998. He then led the team to a second-place finish in the NL West in 1999. In 2000, Showalter was named the NL Manager of the Year after leading the Diamondbacks to a 100-62 record.
Buck Showalter’s later life
Buck Showalter is an American baseball executive and former manager. He first managed the New York Yankees in 1992, leading them to a 76-86 record. He was later fired by the team in 1995. After his stint with the Yankees, Showalter went on to manage the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Baltimore Orioles. He led the Orioles to the playoffs in 2012 and 2014.
Buck Showalter’s career after the Yankees
Buck Showalter was hired by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2000. In his first season as a manager, he led the team to a hundred-and-one-win season and was named the National League’s Manager of the Year. The Diamondbacks won the National League Championship in 2001, but lost the World Series to the New York Yankees. Buck Showalter managed the Texas Rangers from 2003 to 2006. He was fired after the 2006 season, despite having a winning record with the team. In 2010, he became the manager of the Baltimore Orioles. He led the team to a play-off berth in 2014, and was named American League Manager of the Year. He was fired after the 2018 season.
