Ron Washington is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. He played as a middle infielder for five different teams during his playing career, which spanned from 1977 to 1989. After retiring as a player, Washington became a coach and eventually a manager.
Washington began his coaching career in 1991 as a coach for the New York Mets' minor league system. He then spent time coaching for the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers before being named the Rangers' manager in 2007.
As manager of the Rangers, Washington led the team to two consecutive American League pennants in 2010 and 2011. The team made it to the World Series both years but lost to the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals, respectively.
Washington was known for his aggressive coaching style and his ability to motivate his players. He was also known for his strong work ethic and attention to detail. Under his leadership, the Rangers became one of the most successful teams in the league.
In 2014, Washington resigned as manager of the Rangers due to personal reasons. He later revealed that he had failed a drug test for cocaine during the 2009 season and had used the drug on occasion throughout his career. Despite this revelation, Washington remained highly respected in the baseball community for his coaching abilities and his honesty in admitting his mistakes.
After leaving the Rangers, Washington briefly worked as a coach for the Oakland Athletics before being hired as the third base coach for the Atlanta Braves in 2016. He remained with the Braves until 2020, when he retired from coaching.
Throughout his career, Washington was known for his dedication to the game of baseball and his ability to inspire his players. He was a respected figure in the baseball community and will be remembered as one of the most successful managers of his time.
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