Ron Roenicke is a former Major League Baseball player and coach who had a successful career in the sport. He was born on August 19, 1956, in Covina, California, and grew up playing baseball. Roenicke was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 1977 MLB draft and made his debut with the team in 1981.
Roenicke played for the Dodgers for three seasons before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 1984. He played for the Mariners for two seasons before being traded to the San Francisco Giants in 1986. Roenicke played for the Giants for one season before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1987. He played for the Reds for one season before being traded back to the Giants in 1988.
Roenicke retired as a player in 1988 and began his coaching career in the minor leagues. He worked his way up through the ranks and eventually became a coach for the Los Angeles Angels in 2000. Roenicke served as the Angels' third base coach for six seasons before being hired as the bench coach for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010.
In 2011, Roenicke was named the manager of the Brewers. He led the team to a 96-66 record and a division title in his first season as manager. Roenicke was named the National League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America for his efforts.
Roenicke managed the Brewers for five seasons before being fired in 2015. He then served as the third base coach for the Boston Red Sox for two seasons before being named the team's interim manager in 2019. Roenicke led the Red Sox to a 24-36 record in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season before being fired at the end of the year.
Throughout his career, Roenicke was known for his strong work ethic and his ability to connect with players. He was respected by his peers and was considered one of the best coaches in the game. Roenicke's legacy in baseball will be remembered for his success as a player and coach, as well as his dedication to the sport.
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