Chip Hale is a former professional baseball player and coach who had a successful career in both capacities. He was born on December 2, 1964, in San Jose, California, and attended the University of Arizona, where he played college baseball for the Wildcats.
Hale was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 17th round of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft and made his MLB debut with the team in 1989. He played for the Twins for three seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1992. Hale played for the Dodgers for two seasons before being traded to the Kansas City Royals in 1994. He played for the Royals for one season before being traded back to the Dodgers in 1995. Hale played for the Dodgers for one more season before being traded to the Texas Rangers in 1996. He played for the Rangers for one season before being traded to the Oakland Athletics in 1997. Hale played for the Athletics for one season before being traded back to the Dodgers in 1998. He played for the Dodgers for one more season before retiring from playing professional baseball.
After retiring from playing, Hale began his coaching career. He served as a coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2007 to 2009 before being promoted to bench coach in 2010. Hale left the Diamondbacks in 2011 to become the third base coach for the Oakland Athletics. He served in that role for two seasons before being hired as the bench coach for the New York Mets in 2013. Hale left the Mets after one season to become the manager of the Diamondbacks in 2015. He managed the team for one season before being fired in 2016.
Throughout his career, Hale was known for his versatility as a player and his ability to coach and manage effectively. He was also known for his strong work ethic and his dedication to the game of baseball. Despite facing challenges and setbacks throughout his career, Hale remained committed to his craft and continued to make significant contributions to the sport. Today, he is remembered as a talented player and coach who left a lasting impact on the game of baseball.
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