Chart: No management experience necessary

Robin Ventura, White Sox (hired in 2012,221-265record): A former TV broadcaster with no previous coaching or managing experience.

Brad Ausmus, Tigers (2014, 90-72): Special assistant to GM in San Diego, managed Israel in World Baseball Classic.

Mike Scioscia, Angels20001,331-1,099Two years as Dodgers coach, one year as AAA manager.

Manager, teamHiredRecordBackground

Rick Renteria, Cubs201473-89First base coach for Padres, eight seasons as minor league manager.

Bryan Price, Reds201476-86Veteran major league pitching coach with Seattle, Arizona and Reds.

Walt Weiss, Rockies2013140-184Went from high school coach in Denver suburbs to first major league job.

Mike Redmond, Marlins2013139-185Two seasons as Class A manager before getting Marlins job.

Ron Roenicke, Brewers2011335-313Longtime Angels coach, also managed five seasons in minors.

Ryne Sandberg, Phillies201393-111Hall of Famer paid his dues with six seasons as a minor league manager.

Mike Matheny, Cardinals2012275-211A minor league instructor with no managing experience when he took over.

Bud Black, Padres2007617-680Former Angels pitching coach and also worked in Indians front office.