Torey Lovullo is a former Major League Baseball player and current manager. He was born on July 25, 1965, in Santa Monica, California. Lovullo played college baseball at UCLA and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the fifth round of the 1987 MLB draft.
Lovullo made his MLB debut with the Tigers in 1988 and played for them until 1990. He then played for the New York Yankees, California Angels, Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics, and Cleveland Indians. Lovullo was primarily a utility player, playing multiple positions including second base, third base, and outfield.
Lovullo's best season as a player came in 1993 with the Angels, where he hit .300 with 10 home runs and 60 RBIs in 127 games. He finished his playing career with a .224 batting average, 15 home runs, and 112 RBIs in 303 games.
After retiring as a player, Lovullo began his coaching career. He served as a minor league manager in the Cleveland Indians organization from 2002 to 2009. In 2010, he joined the Toronto Blue Jays as their first base coach. Lovullo then served as the bench coach for the Boston Red Sox from 2013 to 2016, where he won a World Series championship in 2013.
In 2017, Lovullo was named the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his first season as manager, he led the Diamondbacks to a 93-69 record and a spot in the National League Wild Card game. Lovullo was named the National League Manager of the Year for his efforts.
Under Lovullo's leadership, the Diamondbacks have continued to be a competitive team in the National League. He has a career managerial record of 285-297 as of 2021.
Off the field, Lovullo is known for his positive attitude and leadership skills. He is highly respected by his players and colleagues in the baseball community.
In conclusion, Torey Lovullo had a successful career as a player and has continued to make an impact in the baseball world as a coach and manager. He has shown his ability to lead teams to success and is highly regarded in the baseball community.
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