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Encyclopedia > Ned Yost
Ned Yost
Catcher, Manager
Born: August 19, 1955 (1955-08-19) (age 52)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 12, 1980
for the Milwaukee Brewers
Final game
October 6, 1985
for the Montreal Expos
Career statistics
AVG     .212
HR     16
RBI     64
Teams

As Player
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As Manager
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Career highlights and awards

Edgar Frederick "Ned" Yost III (born August 19, 1955, in Eureka, California) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball and the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ... Motto: Eureka! - (I have found it!) Eureka shown within Humboldt County in the State of California Coordinates: , Country State County Humboldt Founded May 13, 1850 (settlement) Incorporated April 18, 1856 (town) Re-incorporated February 19, 1874 (city) Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Virginia Bass  - City manager David Tyson Area  - Total... The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ... 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... This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ...

Contents

Playing career

Yost, as a player, was used primarily as a backup catcher for the Brewers from 1980 to 1983 (which included the 1982 World Series), and then spent a year with the Texas Rangers (1984; he played a career-high 80 games with the Rangers, hitting .182) and played 5 games for the Montreal Expos (1985) before retiring. The 1982 World Series matched the St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... This article describes the now defunct Canadian baseball team. ...


He never had more than 242 at bats in a season. He ended his career with a .212 batting average, and .237 on base percentage, in 605 at bats. He had a .982 fielding percentage (the league average was .987). In baseball statistics, an at bat (AB) is used to calculate other data such as batting average. ... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... In baseball statistics, on base percentage (OBP) (sometimes referred to as on base average (OBA)) is a measure of how often a batter gets to first base for any reason other than a fielding error or a fielders choice. ... In baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player handles a batted ball properly. ...


Coaching career

Before managing the Brewers, Yost worked as a coach under Bobby Cox in the Atlanta Braves organization for 12 seasons. Bobby Cox (born May 21, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA) a graduate of Selma High School in Selma, California and Reedley College, class of 1959, Reedley, California, is the current and longtime manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston...


Managing career

On October 29, 2002 Yost was named the Brewers manager, succeeding Jerry Royster. National League manager Tony La Russa named Yost to be part of his coaching staff for the 2005 MLB All-Star Game. is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Jeron Kennis Royster (born October 18, 1952 in Sacramento, California) was a third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, and the New York Yankees, as well as a former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. ... National league can refer to: National Basketball League, in the United States and Canada, which merged with the rival Basketball Association of America to form the National Basketball Association National Football League, the major American football league in the United States National Hockey League, the major ice hockey league in... Tony La Russa after the 2006 World Series Anthony La Russa, Jr. ...


Trivia

Yost briefly enjoyed a second career as a taxidermist in Jackson, Mississippi in between his playing days and coaching days. Taxidermy (Greek for the arrangement of the skin) is the art of mounting or reproducing animals for display or study. ... This article is about Jackson, the city and related subjects within the city. ...


Yost wears number three as a tribute to his close friend Dale Earnhardt. He occasionally worked as part of Earnhardt's pit crew prior to the NASCAR legend's death.[1] This article is about the elder Dale Earnhardt. ... Jeff Burton (99), Elliott Sadler (38), Ricky Rudd (21), Dale Jarrett (88), Sterling Marlin (40), Jimmie Johnson (48), and Casey Mears (41) practice for the 2004 Daytona 500 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ...


His son, Ned Yost IV, is a first baseman in the Brewers' farm system. He played first base for the Class-A Brevard County Manatees in 2007, his third season in the minors, hitting .248 with a .283 slugging percentage.[1] League Florida State League Division East Division Year founded 1994 Major League affiliation Milwaukee Brewers Home ballpark Space Coast Stadium Previous home ballparks none City Viera, Florida Current uniform colors navy blue, red, gold Previous uniform colors black, teal Logo design A gray manatee with Manatees ribbon in a circled...


Yost is often seen on Team Realtree DVD Monster Bucks.


According to FSN Wisconsin, Yost's son Andrew graduated from high school in 2008 and his daughter is currently doing a mission trip in South Africa (June and July 2008) and Joshua works for a motocross company. His eldest son, Ned Yost IV, is a coach and player in the Brewer's minor league system.


Controversy

Yost's managing came under fire late in 2007 by Brewer fans. During the 2007 season, the Brewers held a 8-1/2 game division lead over the Cubs but failed to hold on to the advantage, finishing 2 games behind the Cubs. Yost's bullpen management, lineup strategies, and bench management were blamed. He also was thrown out of three games in the last week of the season, leading some reporters to question his ability to handle pressure. General Manager Doug Melvin announced, however, that Yost would return for the 2008 season. Doug Melvin is the General Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball club. ...


Managerial records

Updated through June 23, 2008

Team Year Regular Season Post Season
Games Won Lost Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
Milwaukee Brewers 2003 162 68 94 .420 6th in NL Central - - - -
2004 161 67 94 .416 6th in NL Central - - - -
2005 162 81 81 .500 3rd in NL Central - - - -
2006 162 75 87 .463 4th in NL Central - - - -
2007 162 83 79 .512 2nd in NL Central - - - -
2008 76 42 34 .553 - - - - -
Total 885 416 469 .470
Preceded by
Jerry Royster
Milwaukee Brewers Manager
2003-
Succeeded by
Incumbent

This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... Jeron Kennis Royster (born October 18, 1952 in Sacramento, California) was a third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, and the New York Yankees, as well as a former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Managers Joe Schultz (1969) Dave Bristol (1970-72) Roy McMillan (1972) (interim) Del Crandall (1972-75) Alex Grammas (1976-77) George Bamberger (1978-80) Buck Rodgers (1980-82) Harvey Kuenn (1975 (1 game), 1982-83) Rene Lachemann (1984) George Bamberger (1985-86) Tom Trebelhorn (1986-91) Phil Garner (1992-99...

External links

  • Baseball-Reference.com - career playing statistics and managing record

See also

  • Montreal Expos all-time roster
  • List of Major League Baseball managers in 2006
  • List of Major League Baseball managers in 2007
  • List of Major League Baseball managers in 2008

The following is a list of players and managers who appeared at least in one game for the Montreal Expos franchise from 1969 through 2004. ... ±hosted the MLB All Star Game List of Major League Baseball managers in 2005 List of Major League Baseball managers in 2007 Category: ... ±hosted the MLB All Star Game List of Major League Baseball managers in 2006 List of Major League Baseball managers in 2008 Template:List of Major League Baseball Managers Category: ... ±hosted the MLB All Star Game List of Major League Baseball managers in 2007 List of Major League Baseball managers in 2009 Template:List of Major League Baseball Managers Category: ...

References

  1. ^ ESPN - Milwaukee Brewers News, Schedule, Players, Scores, Stats, Photos, Rumors - MLB Baseball
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Salomon Ramirez Torres (born March 11, 1972 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a pitcher currently with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League. ... Jason Daniel Kendall (born June 26, 1974 in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball catcher who is currently on the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Rickie Darnell Weeks (born September 13, 1982 in Daytona Beach, Florida) is a Major League Baseball second baseman for Milwaukee Brewers. ... Michael Terrance Cameron (born January 8, 1973 in LaGrange, Georgia) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres. ... Joe Dillon (August 2, 1975 in Modesto, California) is a professional baseball player in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. ... Prince Semien Fielder (born May 9, 1984, in Ontario, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays first base for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Craig John Counsell (born August 21, 1970 in South Bend, Indiana) is a Major League Baseball infielder who plays for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... ... Gabriel Stefan Gabe Kapler (born August 31, 1975, Hollywood, California) is a free agent outfielder, who has played portions of 9 seasons in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, and Boston Red Sox. ... Jeffrey Scot Suppan (born January 2, 1975, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Manuel Alex Manny Parra (born October 30, 1982, in Carmichael, California) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Brian Douglas Shouse (Born September 26, 1968 in Effingham, Illinois is a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... David Riske (born October 23, 1976, in Renton, Washington), is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher and currently a free agent. ... Mitchel Blake Mitch Stetter (born January 16, 1981 in Huntingburg, Indiana) is a left-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Guillermo Mota (born July 25, 1973 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a member of the Cleveland Indians. ... Michael Seth Hill McClung (born February 7, 1981 in Ronceverte, WV) is a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Vincent Antonio Rottino (born April 7, 1980 in Racine, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball third baseman with the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Anthony Tony Keith Gwynn Jr. ... Zachary Thomas Jackson, (born May 13, 1983 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Brad Nelson (born December 23, 1982 in Algona, Iowa), is a minor league baseball player in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. ... Eric Serge Gagné (born January 7, 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, pronounced ), is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. ... Christopher Frank Capuano (born August 19, 1978 in West Springfield, Massachusetts) is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who currently plays for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Randol Doyle Choate, otherwise known as Randy Choate (born 5th September 1975 in San Antonio, Texas) is a baseball pitcher who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... Yovani Gallardo (born February 27, 1986 in La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico) is a right-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Theodore Lyle Simmons (born August 9, 1949, in Highland Park, Michigan) is a former catcher/DH in Major League Baseball who played for the St. ... Edward Joseph Sedar (b. ... Dale Curtis Sveum (pronounced swaim, born November 23, 1963 in Richmond, California) is a retired Major League Baseball player and the current bench coach of the Milwaukee Brewers. ... James Arnold Skaalen (b. ... Mike Maddux (born August 27, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio), older brother of Greg Maddux, was a Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Bill Castro (born December 13, 1953 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and current bullpen coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of the National League. ...

  Results from FactBites:
 
Ned Yost - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (184 words)
Edgar Frederick ("Ned") Yost (born August 19, 1954 in Eureka, California) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Yost, as a player, was used primarily as a backup catcher for the Brewers from 1980 to 1983 (which included the 1982 World Series), and then spent a year with the Texas Rangers (1984) and the Montreal Expos (1985) before retiring.
Yost briefly enjoyed a second career as a taxidermist in Jackson, Mississippi in between his playing days and coaching days.
ESPN.com: MLB - One-time Brewer Yost hired as Milwaukee's new manager (626 words)
MILWAUKEE -- Atlanta Braves coach Ned Yost was hired as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, returning to the team where he was a backup catcher in the 1980s.
Ned Yost is a solid baseball guy with a Braves' pedigree, but no new manager can be a miracle worker.
Yost was a backup catcher on the 1982 Milwaukee team that won the AL pennant.
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