Jerry Manuel
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Jerry Manuel
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 165 lb.
- High School Cordova High School
- Debut September 18, 1975
- Final Game May 30, 1982
- Born December 23, 1953 in Hahira, GA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Manager Jerry Manuel led the Chicago White Sox for six seasons. In 2000, the club won the AL Central, and the team finished in second four times in his tenure. However, the Sox were considered underachievers, and he was fired following the 2003 season. Manuel has also been a scout and held coaching positions with the Montreal Expos (1991-1996), Florida Marlins (1997), and the New York Mets (2006-2007). Manuel was named interim manager of the New York Mets on June 17, 2008, taking over for the fired Willie Randolph.
In 1989, he also played for the St. Lucie Legends of the Senior Professional Baseball Association and hit .301 in 50 games.
His son, Anthony Manuel, is a former minor league second baseman, and his nephew, Marcellous Manuel, is a former minor league outfielder.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL Manager of the Year Award (2000)
- Division Championships: 1 (2000)
| Preceded by Terry Bevington | Chicago White Sox Manager 1998-2003 | Succeeded by Ozzie Guillen |
| Preceded by Willie Randolph | New York Mets Manager 2008- | Succeeded by Current |
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jacksonville Expos | Southern League | 84-60 | 1st | Montreal Expos | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1991 | Indianapolis Indians | American Association | 28-22 | -- | Montreal Expos | replaced by Pat Kelly (47-46) on June 3 | |
| 1998 | Chicago White Sox | American League | 80-82 | 2nd | Chicago White Sox | ||
| 1999 | Chicago White Sox | American League | 75-86 | 2nd | Chicago White Sox | ||
| 2000 | Chicago White Sox | American League | 95-67 | 1st | Chicago White Sox | Lost ALDS | |
| 2001 | Chicago White Sox | American League | 83-79 | 3rd | Chicago White Sox | ||
| 2002 | Chicago White Sox | American League | 81-81 | 2nd | Chicago White Sox | ||
| 2003 | Chicago White Sox | American League | 86-76 | 2nd | Chicago White Sox | ||
| 2008 | New York Mets | National League | New York Mets | replaced Willie Randolph (34-35) on June 17 |
