Jim Riggleman

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James David Riggleman

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.

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[edit] Biographical Information

Jim Riggleman was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 4th round of the 1974 amateur draft. He played in the Dodgers organization from 1974 to 1976 and the St. Louis Cardinals farm system from 1976 to 1981.

After his playing career ended, Riggleman managed in the minors for several years. He was the Cardinals first base coach in 1989 and 1990. He became manager of the San Diego Padres in the last days of the 1992 season and led the team through 1994. The next year, he took over as skipper of the Chicago Cubs, and he remained with them until 1999. He was the Cleveland Indians third base coach in 2000 and the Los Angeles Dodgers bench coach for the next four seasons (2001-2004). After serving as a minor league instructor for the Cardinals for a few years, he was named bench coach of the Seattle Mariners in 2008 and succeeded John McLaren as manager when he was fired after a terrible start on June 19. In 2009 Riggleman was the bench coach of the Washington Nationals then became a mid-season replacement for the second straight year, taking over Manny Acta as manager at the All-Star break with the team owning the worst record in the majors.

[edit] Notable Achievements

  • Post-season appearances: 1 (1998 Wild Card)


Preceded by
Greg Riddoch
San Diego Padres Manager
1992-1994
Succeeded by
Bruce Bochy
Preceded by
Tom Trebelhorn
Chicago Cubs Manager
1995-1999
Succeeded by
Don Baylor
Preceded by
John McLaren
Seattle Mariners Manager
2008
Succeeded by
Don Wakamatsu
Preceded by
Manny Acta
Washington Nationals Manager
2009
Succeeded by
Current

[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs Notes
1982 St. Petersburg Cardinals Florida State League 43-34 4th St. Louis Cardinals replaced Nick Leyva on June 4
1983 St. Petersburg Cardinals Florida State League 70-64 5th St. Louis Cardinals
1984 St. Petersburg Cardinals Florida State League 71-73 7th St. Louis Cardinals
1985 Arkansas Travelers Texas League 64-70 5th St. Louis Cardinals Lost in 1st round
1986 Arkansas Travelers Texas League 67-67 4th St. Louis Cardinals
1987 Arkansas Travelers Texas League 72-63 4th St. Louis Cardinals
1988 Arkansas Travelers Texas League 32-38 -- St. Louis Cardinals replaced by Darold Knowles on June 21
1991 Las Vegas Stars Pacific Coast League 65-75 8th San Diego Padres
1992 Las Vegas Stars Pacific Coast League 74-70 5th San Diego Padres Lost in 1st round
San Diego Padres National League 4-8 3rd San Diego Padres replaced Greg Riddoch (78-72) on September 23
1993 San Diego Padres National League 61-101 7th San Diego Padres
1994 San Diego Padres National League 47-70 4th San Diego Padres
1995 Chicago Cubs National League 73-71 3rd Chicago Cubs
1996 Chicago Cubs National League 76-86 4th Chicago Cubs
1997 Chicago Cubs National League 68-94 5th Chicago Cubs
1998 Chicago Cubs National League 90-73 2nd Chicago Cubs Lost NLDS
1999 Chicago Cubs National League 67-95 6th Chicago Cubs
2008 Seattle Mariners American League 36-54 4th Seattle Mariners replaced John McLaren (25-47) on June 19
2009 Washington Nationals National League 33-42 5th Washington Nationals replaced Manny Acta (26-61) on July 13

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