Paul Molitor has lots of company among current big-league managers who had no prior major or minor league managing experience:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Robin Ventura, White Sox (hired2012):221-265record. The All-Star third baseman was a former TV broadcaster with no previous coaching or managing experience.
Brad Ausmus, Tigers(2014):90-72.Journeyman catcher was a special assistant to GM in San Diego; had managed Israel in World Baseball Classic.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Bryan Price, Reds (2014):76-86.A pitcher who never escaped the minors, he was a big-league pitching coach with Seattle, Arizona and the Reds.
Walt Weiss, Rockies (2013):140-184.Longtime big-league shortstop went from being a high school coach in Denver suburbs directly to the Rockies.
Don Mattingly, Dodgers(2011):354-293.All-Star first baseman joined the Dodgers as a coach under Joe Torre when passed over as Yankees manager.
Mike Matheny, Cardinals(2012):275-211.Four-time Gold Glove catcher was a minor league instructor with no managing experience when he took over.
Bud Black, Padres(2007):617-680Big-league lefthander and former Angels pitching coach also worked in the Indians front office.
