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Encyclopedia > Bruce Bochy
Bruce Bochy
Catcher, Manager
Born: April 16, 1955 (1955-04-16) (age 52)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 19, 1978
for the Houston Astros
Final game
October 4, 1987
for the San Diego Padres
Career statistics
Batting Average     .239
Home Runs     26
Runs Batted In     93
Teams

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As Manager Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1978 throughout the world. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 9 - Al Kaline and Duke Snider are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... The following are the baseball events of the year 1982 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1983 throughout the world. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 14 - Catfish Hunter and Billy Williams are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ...

Career highlights and awards
  • 1996 NL Manager of the Year

Bruce Douglas Bochy (born April 16, 1955 in Landes de Boussac, France) is the manager of the San Francisco Giants. Prior to joining the Giants on October 27, 2006 [1], Bochy had been the manager of the San Diego Padres for twelve seasons. He led the Padres to four of the five postseason appearances in their history, winning division titles in 1996, 1998, 2005, and 2006. In 1998, he led the Padres to their first National League pennant in 14 years, where they lost to the New York Yankees in the World Series. Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... The 1995 Major League Baseball season is the 92nd since the American League and National League combined to form Major League Baseball. ... In 2006, the Major League Baseball season ended with the National Leagues St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–1885) Other nicknames Jints, Gigantes, G-Men Ballpark AT... all of baseball, see 2007 in baseball. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 11, 26, 29, 30, 42, 50 Name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–present) Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) California Angels (1965-1996) Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965) Other nicknames The Halos, The Wings, The Seraphs... For other uses, see National League (disambiguation). ... Bruce Anton Bochte (born November 12, 1950 Pasadena, CA - ) was a utility player with a 12 year career from 1974-1982, 1984-1986. ... is the 106th day of the year (107th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ... New York Yankees manager Joe Torre returning to the dugout (September 2005) In baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally, the field manager); this individual controls matters of team batting order to more closely communicate with baserunners, but most managers delegate this responsibility... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–1885) Other nicknames Jints, Gigantes, G-Men Ballpark AT... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1996 throughout the world. ... This year in baseball 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 5 - Don Sutton, a 324-game winner is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his fifth try. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... For other uses, see National League (disambiguation). ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Dates October 17, 1998–October 21, 1998 MVP Scott Brosius (New York) Television network FOX Announcers Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, and Bob Brenly Umpires Rich Garcia (AL), Jerry Crawford (NL), Tim Tschida (AL), Dana DeMuth (NL), Dale Scott (AL), Mark Hirschbeck (NL) The 1998 World Series matched the New York...


In 1996, Bochy was named the NL Manager of the Year. He won over 900 games as manager of the Padres - the most in team history - despite often being saddled with low-budget squads. The following are the baseball events of the year 1996 throughout the world. ...


As a catcher, Bochy played with the Houston Astros (1978-80), New York Mets (1982) and San Diego Padres (1983-87). In 802 career at-bats, he hit .239 with 26 home runs. He was the backup to Terry Kennedy when the Padres won their first NL pennant in 1984, and played in one game in the 1984 World Series, which the Padres lost in five games to the Detroit Tigers. The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... Terrance Edward Kennedy (on June 4, 1956 in Euclid, Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the St. ... The 1984 World Series began on October 9, 1984 and ended October 14. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42 Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin Field (1912-1938) Bennett...


Bochy agreed to a three-year contract to replace Felipe Alou and become the Giants' new skipper on October 27, 2006. Felipe Rojas Alou (born May 12, 1935 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball and the former manager of the San Francisco Giants. ... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... In 2006, the Major League Baseball season ended with the National Leagues St. ...

Contents

Managerial record

Team Year Regular Season Postseason
Won Lost Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
SD 1995 70 74 .486 3rd in NL West - - - -
SD 1996 91 71 .562 1st in NL West 0 3 .000 Lost in NLDS.
SD 1997 76 86 .469 4th in NL West - - -
SD 1998 98 64 .605 1st in NL West 7 7 .500 Lost in World Series
SD 1999 74 88 .457 4st in NL West - - -
SD 2000 76 86 .469 5st in NL West - - -
SD 2001 79 83 .488 4st in NL West - - -
SD 2002 66 96 .407 5th in NL West - - -
SD 2003 64 98 .395 5th in NL West - - -
SD 2004 87 75 .537 3rd in NL West - - -
SD 2005 82 80 .506 1st in NL West 0 3 .000 Lost in NLDS
SD 2006 88 74 .543 1st in NL West 1 3 .250 Lost in NLDS
SD Total 951 975 .494 8 16 .333 4 Playoff Appearances
SF 2007 71 91 .438 5th in NL West - - -
SF Total 71 91 .438 0 0 .000 0 Playoff Appearances
Total 1022 1066 .489 8 16 .333 4 Playoff Appearance

Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... In Major League Baseball, the National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of three subdivisions of the National League. ... The 1996 American League Division Series was a best-of-five matchup that saw the Eastern Division Champion Atlanta Braves face the Wild Card Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the Central Division Champion St. ... Dates October 17, 1998–October 21, 1998 MVP Scott Brosius (New York) Television network FOX Announcers Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, and Bob Brenly Umpires Rich Garcia (AL), Jerry Crawford (NL), Tim Tschida (AL), Dana DeMuth (NL), Dale Scott (AL), Mark Hirschbeck (NL) The 1998 World Series matched the New York... The 2005 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 2005 National League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 4, and ended on Sunday, October 9, with the champions of the three NL divisions – along with a wild card team – participating in two best-of-five series. ... The 2006 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 2006 National League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 3, and ended on Sunday October 8, with the champions of the three NL divisions – along with a wild card team – participating in two best-of-five series. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–1885) Other nicknames Jints, Gigantes, G-Men Ballpark AT... Major league affiliations National League (Since 1883) National League West (Since 1969) 2007 Uniform Location AT&T Park (Since 2000) San Francisco (Since 1958) 2007 Information Owner(s) Peter Magowan Manager(s) Bruce Bochy Local Television KTVU, FSN Bay Area Local Radio KNBR 680AM The San Francisco Giants 2007 season...

Trivia

  • Bochy is one of just eight Major Leaguers to be born in France. His 26 career homers are the most by any player born in France.
  • He was born in France where his father was stationed as a U.S. Army officer at the time. However, Bochy grew up in Virginia and in Melbourne, Florida.
  • Bochy is the only former Padre player to serve as the team's manager.
  • Bochy is known for having one of the largest cap sizes in Major League Baseball at 8 3/4.[2] When he joined the Padres in 1982, they did not have a batting helmet that would fit him, and they had to send the ones he was using in the minors.[3]
  • Bochy managed the 2004 and 2006 MLB All-Stars in the Major League Baseball Japan All-Star Series.
  • Bochy won his 1000th game as a manager on August 8, 2007.

MLB and Major Leagues redirect here. ... The Major League Baseball Japan All-Star Series is a set of games between All-Star teams from North Americas Major League Baseball and Japans Nippon Professional Baseball. ...

See also

  • San Diego Padres all-time roster

The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the San Diego Padres National League franchise (1965-present). ...

External links

Preceded by
Don Baylor
National League Manager of the Year
1996
Succeeded by
Dusty Baker
Preceded by
Jim Riggleman
San Diego Padres Managers
1995-2006
Succeeded by
Bud Black
Preceded by
Felipe Alou
San Francisco Giants Managers
2007-
Succeeded by
Current Manager

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Bruce Bochy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (399 words)
Bruce Douglas Bochy (born April 16, 1955 in Landes de Boussac, France) is the manager of the San Francisco Giants.
Bochy agreed to a three-year contract to replace Felipe Alou and become the Giants' new skipper on October 27, 2006.
Bochy is known for having one of the largest cap sizes in Major League Baseball at 8 3/4.
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