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Century’s Showalter Named Baltimore Orioles Manager
July 29, 2010
After lengthy negotiations, former Century resident Buck Showalter has been named the new manager of the Baltimore Orioles.
“Buck Showalter’s proven track record makes him the right choice for manager of the Orioles and we are thrilled to add a two-time Manager of the Year to our organization,” president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said in a press release.
“We believe Buck’s extensive experience and expertise will be a major benefit to us as we look towards a more successful future.”
Showalter, 54,will officially introduced as the Baltimore Oriole’s manager on Monday, and his first game will be Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels.
“Buck Showalter’s proven track record makes him the right choice for manager of the Orioles and we are thrilled to add a two-time Manager of the Year to our organization,” president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said in a press release. “We believe Buck’s extensive experience and expertise will be a major benefit to us as we look towards a more successful future.”
The Orioles dismissed Dave Trebley as their manager back on June 4.
Showalter, who now lives in Dallas, had three different managerial stints in the majors with the New York Yankees, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Texas Rangers. Showalter first managed the Yankees from 1992-1995 for 581 games posting a 313-268 record finishing 45 games over .500 with a .539 win/loss percentage. He was voted 1994 AL Manager of the Year after the Yankees finished first in the AL East going 70-43. Unfortunately, there would be no post-season in 1994 due to the strike. He made it to his first post-season appearance in 1995, losing the divisional series 3-2 to the Seattle Mariners.
He moved on to the Arizona Diamondbacks where he managed 486 games from 1998-2000 with a 250-236 record. His best season with the Diamondbacks came in 1999 when they finished first in the NL West going 100-62 and eventually losing in the divisional series 3-1 to the NY Mets. Showalter took over as Texas Rangers skipper in 2003-2006 posting a 319-329 record in 648 games. He was selected 2004 AL Manager of the Year with the Texas Rangers going 89-73 with a .549 win/loss percentage.
His father was a high school coach and principal, moving to Century in the late 1950’s. Showalter played Little League ball in Century in a thriving program. Century’s modern day Showalter Park is named after his family.
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5 Responses to “Century’s Showalter Named Baltimore Orioles Manager”
Buck,
I have kept up with your career since I moved to Texas and have been very proud of what you have accomplished! Especially excited to see you with the Texas Rangers. I graduated from Century High School in 1977 and my brother Johnny Jones was in Melanie’s class. My brother Ricky Jones is still in Century and has two sons very active in sports and play at Showalter Park as well as my sister, Dina. Your Dad was my principal at Carver – and he was a dear! You look a lot like him! Best of luck with the Orioles!
Way to go Big Bro! I’m happy if you are. Nothing like someone respectable stepping up when someone is struggling and discouraged– whether its a last place baseball team that once were champions, or a town, business, school, individuals, or even a church going through a long search for a pastor, etc. It feels good when someone recognizes potential and is willing to put their reputation on the line for you and work with you. I know managing a MLB team has its perks, but I also know it has its head and heartaches, too. I know you remember well the lessons you learned at Century High and Elementary School and Carver Middle School thru your teachers, friends, and especially your principal, aka dad, because I’ve heard you telling them and giving your small town credit. Thanks for making the fish in a small pond look good.
Congrats, Nat!
congratulation Buck .You make u s proud. Will be pulling for you
sweet!