Bruce Bochy will not return as Texas Rangers manager after 3 seasons
Rangers and Bruce Bochy mutually agree to part ways
The Rangers last night announced that it was a mutual decision as the club and Bochy decide that it's time to go their separate ways. Bochy led the Rangers to the club's first World Series win in 2023, his first season. Then failed to make the playoffs in these past two seasons.
ARLINGTON - The Texas Rangers announced manager Bruce Bochy will not return as the team's manager after three seasons, including a World Series title.
And now, there's speculation about who's next to manage the Rangers.
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 23: Manager Bruce Bochy #15 of the Texas Rangers looks on before Game 7 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Ha
Bruce Bochy Moves On
What we know:
Hired as the 20th full-time manager in Rangers history, 70-year-old Bochy spent three seasons as Rangers manager, compiling a 249-237 (.512) record and guiding the 2023 club to the first World Series championship in franchise history.
Bochy was the first to take the Rangers managerial post after having previously won a World Series title as manager.
In his first season as Texas manager, Bochy guided the Rangers to the 2023 World Series championship, the first title in the franchise’s 63-year history.
His 249 wins with the Rangers are the sixth most in club history.
He was also at the helm for four of the eight postseason series victories in franchise history and his 13 postseason wins rank second in club annals to only Ron Washington’s 18 postseason wins.
Bochy was under a three-year contract covering the 2023-25 seasons.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 01: Manager Bruce Bochy of the Texas Rangers hoists the Commissioner's Trophy after the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game Five to win the World Series at Chase Field on November 01, 2023 in Phoenix, A
Dig deeper:
Bochy will always be remembered fondly by the organization and its fans. Many thanked the veteran skipper with messages on social media.
His 57 playoff wins are tied for the fourth most in MLB history, and his .606 winning percentage is third all-time among the 38 managers with more than five appearances in the postseason to only Hall of Famers Joe McCarthy (30-13, .698) and Sparky Anderson (34-21, .618).
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 01: Manager Bruce Bochy of the Texas Rangers looks on from the dugout in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Five of the World Series at Chase Field on November 01, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Pho
What they're saying:
"Bruce Bochy is one of the greatest managers in baseball history, and he will forever hold a place in the hearts of Ranger fans after bringing home the first World Series title in franchise history in 2023," said Rangers President of Baseball Operations Chris Young. "Boch brought class and respect to our club in his return to the dugout, and we will always take pride in being part of his Hall of Fame career. We are grateful for everything he has given to the organization over the past few seasons and hopeful he can continue to impact the Rangers for many years to come."
Young also said that he had a conversation with Bochy about the future of the team. That included the possibility of shrinking payroll and a younger roster. Both sides mutually agreed it was time for the veteran manager to move on.
What's next:
Bochy has reportedly been offered a front office role to remain with the Rangers in an advisory capacity.
There's also a chance he will return to San Francisco to manage the Giants. That team has an opening.
Skip Schumaker
What we know:
Now that the Rangers have parted ways with Bochy, there's speculation about who will become the team's next manager.
It might be 46-year-old Skip Schumaker, the former manager of the Miami Marlins who won the National League Manager of the Year award two seasons ago.
Schumaker spent this past season as a special advisor to the Rangers' front office.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by Texas Rangers Communications.