Joe Maddon
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Joseph John Maddon
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- School Lafayette College
- Born September 19, 1954 in Hazleton, PA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Joe Maddon has managed the Los Angeles Angels and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, most notably in 2008 when the Rays won the AL pennant.
He was converted to a catcher while at Lafayette College by Norm Gigon. Maddon was signed by the California Angels as a free agent and played for the Quad Cities Angels (1976), Salinas Angels (1977-1978), and Santa Clara Padres (1979).
Maddon managed in the California Angels farm system for 6 years, from 1981 to 1986. He served as the Angels' minor league roving hitting instructor from 1987-1993.
Maddon was a coach with the Anaheim Angels/Los Angeles Angels from 1994 to 2005. He also served as the club's interim manager on two occasions. Maddon was named skipper of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beginning with the 2006 season.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL Manager of the Year Award (2008)
- Division Titles: 1 (2008)
- AL Pennants: 1 (2008)
| Preceded by John McNamara | California Angels Manager 1996 | Succeeded by Terry Collins |
| Preceded by Terry Collins | Anaheim Angels Manager 1999 | Succeeded by Mike Scioscia |
| Preceded by Lou Piniella | Tampa Bay Devil Rays Manager 2006- | Succeeded by current |
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Idaho Falls Angels | Pioneer League | 27-43 | 7th | California Angels | ||
| 1982 | Salem Angels | Northwest League | 34-36 | 2nd | California Angels | League Champs | |
| 1983 | Salem Angels | Northwest League | 31-39 | 7th | California Angels | ||
| 1984 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 66-73 | 8th | California Angels | ||
| 1985 | Midland Angels | Texas League | 59-77 | 8th | California Angels | ||
| 1986 | Midland Angels | Texas League | 62-71 | 6th | California Angels | ||
| 1996 | California Angels | American League | 8-14 | -- | California Angels | replaced John McNamara (5-9) on August 21 / replaced by John McNamara on September 13 | |
| 1999 | Anaheim Angels | American League | 19-10 | 4th | Anaheim Angels | replaced Terry Collins on September 3 | |
| 2006 | Tampa Bay Devil Rays | American League | 61-101 | 5th | Tampa Bay Devil Rays | ||
| 2007 | Tampa Bay Devil Rays | American League | 66-96 | 5th | Tampa Bay Devil Rays | ||
| 2008 | Tampa Bay Rays | American League | 97-65 | 1st | Tampa Bay Rays | Lost World Series | |
| 2009 | Tampa Bay Rays | American League | Tampa Bay Rays |
