The average age of major league managers got younger during the offseason, with six teams making new hires. Here are the ages of all 30 managers and a brief look at the six new ones:
Joe Maddon, Chicago Cubs65
Brian Snitker, Atlanta63
Ned Yost, Kansas City63
Bruce Bochy, San Francisco63
Bud Black, Colorado61
Ron Gardenhire, Detroit61
Clint Hurdle, Pittsburgh61
Terry Francona, Cleveland59
Don Mattingly, Miami57
Bob Melvin, Oakland57
Rick Renteria, Chicago White Sox57
Dave Martinez, Washington54
Torey Lovullo, Arizona53
Charlie Montoyo, Toronto53
• Bench coach for Tampa Bay last season, when the Rays were the surprise team of the American League. Replaced John Gibbons, 56.
Scott Servais, Seattle51
Mike Shildt, St. Louis50
Brad Ausmus, L.A. Angels49
• The only new hire who is a former big-league manager (Tigers). Also had the most extensive playing career; Ausmus caught the seventh-most games in major league history and was a three-time Gold Glove winner. Replaced retiring Mike Scioscia, 60.
Craig Counsell, Milwaukee48
Dave Roberts, L.A. Dodgers46
David Bell, Cincinnati46
• Was farm director for the Giants last season after being in the mix for managerial jobs before the 2018 season. Replaced Jim Riggleman, 66.
Aaron Boone, N.Y. Yankees46
Brandon Hyde, Baltimore45
• Moved from Joe Maddon's staff with the Cubs to take over the worst team in baseball. The O's were 47-115 last season. Replaced Buck Showalter, 62.
A.J. Hinch, Houston44
Alex Cora, Boston43
Mickey Callaway, N.Y. Mets43
Gabe Kapler, Philadelphia43
Chris Woodward, Texas42
• Former Dodgers third base coach was a leading candidate for the Yankees job before the 2018 season and beat out Twins coach Derek Shelton for the Rangers post. Replaces Jeff Banister, 54.
Andy Green, San Diego41
Kevin Cash, Tampa Bay41
Rocco Baldelli, Twins37
• After a promising playing career was cut short by physical issues, Baldelli coached with the Rays and was a popular offseason managerial candidate. Replaces Paul Molitor, 62.
FanGraphs and ESPN view the Twins roster as one that is flawed, but currently projected to win around 80 games.
