Derek Shelton's Baseball Career and Management

Derek Shelton is the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, known for his long career in baseball as both a coach and manager. Here are some 'fried' (fun, hot, or crispy) facts about him:

1. Long-Time Coach Before Manager

Shelton spent over two decades as a coach and hitting instructor before becoming a manager. He worked with teams like the Cleveland Guardians (then-Indians), Tampa Bay Rays, and Toronto Blue Jays.

2. Pirates’ Rebuilding Leader

Hired in 2020, Shelton was tasked with leading the Pirates through a tough rebuild. While the team has struggled, he’s been credited with developing young talent like Oneil Cruz and Ke’Bryan Hayes.

3. Hitting Guru

Before managing, Shelton was known as a respected hitting coach. He helped develop stars like Carlos Peña (Rays) and oversaw offensive improvements in Minnesota and Tampa Bay.

4. First Managerial Gig Was Tough

Shelton’s first MLB managerial job came with the Pirates during the COVID-shortened 2020 season. The team went 19-41, one of the worst records in franchise history.

5. Minnesota’s Record-Setting Offense

As the Twins’ hitting coach (2018-2019), Shelton helped the team set the MLB single-season home run record (307 in 2019) before the Yankees broke it later that year.

6. Brief Minor League Playing Career

Shelton was drafted by the Yankees in 1989 but never made the majors as a player. He spent five seasons in the minors as a catcher before transitioning to coaching.

7. Known for His Laid-Back Personality

Players and media often describe Shelton as approachable and player-friendly, a contrast to some old-school managers.

8. Pittsburgh’s Slow Progress Under Him

The Pirates have yet to have a winning season under Shelton (as of 2024), but fans hope his player development focus will pay off soon.

9. Former Bullpen Catcher

Before becoming a coach, Shelton was a bullpen catcher for the Yankees, where he got his first big-league exposure.

10. Podcast Guest Star

Shelton has appeared on popular baseball podcasts like Effectively Wild, discussing strategy and his coaching philosophy.

While his managerial record isn’t stellar yet, Shelton’s reputation as a teacher keeps him in Pittsburgh’s plans. Will he lead the Pirates back to contention? Only time will tell. ⚾🔥

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