The Texas Rangers decided to play it safe during their search for a new manager. The franchise went with a winning resume and experience, hiring former San Francisco Giants skipper Bruce Bochy to lead their team in 2023.
The Rangers announced the move on Friday, revealing that Bochy inked a three-year deal.
Bochy comes to Texas with 2,003 career wins, and three World Series titles won with the Giants. He will now be tasked with returning the Rangers to winning ways after the franchise endured six seasons without a postseason appearance.
“As we went through the interview process, Bruce’s passion and excitement about returning to the dugout was very evident,” Rangers general manager Chris Young said in a statement. “It became clear he was the ideal individual to lead our club as we continue to build a championship culture here in Arlington.”
The Texas Rangers made a big splash in free agency ahead of the 2022 MLB season, handing out rich deals to shortstop Corey, second baseman Marcus Semien and right-hander Jon Gray. However, the team struggled for the better part of the campaign, prompting the franchise to part ways with manager Chris Woodward.
Bruce Bochy has compiled a 2,003 – 2,029 record with the San Diego Padres and the Giants during his 25 years as an MLB manager. Besides three World Series wins with the Giants, Bochy also has one World Series appearance with the Padres. He decided to retire in 2019 after a 77-85 campaign with San Francisco.
