Ned Yost is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. He was born on August 19, 1955, in Eureka, California. Yost played as a catcher for six seasons in the Major Leagues, from 1980 to 1985, for the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, and Montreal Expos. He had a career batting average of .212, with 16 home runs and 64 runs batted in.
After his playing career, Yost became a coach and manager. He served as a coach for the Atlanta Braves from 1991 to 2002, where he was part of the coaching staff that won the World Series in 1995. In 2003, Yost was hired as the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. He managed the team for six seasons, from 2003 to 2008, and led them to their first playoff appearance in 26 years in 2008.
In 2010, Yost was hired as the manager of the Kansas City Royals. He managed the team for nine seasons, from 2010 to 2018, and led them to two American League pennants and a World Series championship in 2015. Yost was known for his calm demeanor and his ability to develop young players. He was also known for his unorthodox managerial decisions, such as using his closer in the seventh inning of a game.
Yost retired as the manager of the Royals after the 2019 season. He finished his managerial career with a record of 1,201 wins and 1,244 losses. Yost was the longest-tenured manager in Royals history and was beloved by fans for his role in the team's success in the 2010s.
Overall, Ned Yost had a successful career in baseball as both a player and a manager. He was part of a World Series-winning coaching staff and led the Royals to their first championship in 30 years. Yost's legacy will be remembered for his ability to develop young players and his calm leadership style.
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