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Century’s Buck Showalter Named American League Manager Of The Year
November 12, 2014
Former Century resident Buck Showalter, Baltimore Orioles manager, was named the American League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Tuesday night, putting Baltimore’s skipper in a special category following a spectacular 2014 season.
Showalter, who beat out finalists Mike Scioscia and Ned Yost, is the sixth manager to win the award three or more times and just the second — joining Tony La Russa — to do it with three different organizations. Showalter won with the Yankees in 1994 and the Rangers in 2004 and quipped he would definitely not be around in 2024 to see if the trend continues.
“I’m pretty speechless,” said Showalter on MLB Network, which unveiled the award live. “It’s such a great reflection on our organization, our ownership that has been so rock solid.”
Showalter, who took over in Baltimore in August 2010, has posted winning seasons in each of the past three years and finished runner-up to Bob Melvin for the AL Manager of the Year Award in 2012.
Showalter has 1,259 career victories in 16 seasons as a Major League manager, the third-most wins among active managers. He is 377-328 in Baltimore and the third O’s manager to be named Manager of the Year, joining Davey Johnson (1997) and Frank Robinson (1989).
Showalter’s family moved to Century in the late 1950’s. His father served as a teacher, coach and principal at Century High School for 23 year. Buck Showalter played Little League ball in a thriving program in Century, and he graduated from Century High School. Century’s modern day Showalter Park is named after him.
Courtesy Baltimore Orioles.
Pictured: A congratulatory message image tweeted Tuesday night by the Baltimore Orioles for AL Manager of the Year Buck Showalter, a former resident of Century.
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9 Responses to “Century’s Buck Showalter Named American League Manager Of The Year”
Congratulations Nat! You know, Washington is having a NatsFest. Not to be outdone, Baltimore should hold a NatFest. Thanks to MLB TV, we get to follow the Orioles even over here in the Middle East. No one is more deserving. Again, congratulations.
Congratulations, Nat! We were pulling for you, as you deserve this award!
You deserve it Nat! Blackcat Pride!
Couldn’t happen to a nicer person! Congratulations
Congratulations Nat!!
Third time is a charm! Keep it going!
Joffrey
Congratulations!!!
Keep up the good work, Nat.
David for better people
I’m kind of surprised that Ned Youst didnt win that but still congrats to you Coach Showalter.
Congratulations Nat, you’ve dang sure earned it!! You make Century look good, & make us proud!! You proved that hard work & dedication can & will bring success!!
Again, congratulations!!!
(P.S,,,,,,,you look so much like your dad!!)