Jerry Manuel

Jerry Manuel (born December 23, 1953 in Hahira, Georgia) is a former second baseman (very briefly) and, more notably, manager in Major League Baseball, having led the Chicago White Sox from 1998 to 2003. He amassed 500 wins and won the American League's Central Division title in 2000. His teams were criticized for one-dimensional power hitting, poor defense and a slew of pitching injuries.

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December 23 - 1953 - Hahira, Georgia - Second baseman - Manager - Major League Baseball - Chicago White Sox - 1998 - 2003 - American League - 2000

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In a 5-season major league playing career, Manuel only had 127 at bats. He compiled 19 hits, good for a .150 batting average. He accumulated 3 career home runs and 19 RBIs in 96 games.

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At bat - Hits - Batting average - Home run - RBIs

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In a 6-season managerial career, he compiled a .515 winning percentage, with 500 wins and 471 losses in 971 games. He led them to four 2nd place finishes, but only one playoff appearance when he led the White Sox to a 1st place finish in 2000. They went on to lose to Seattle in one of the 2000 American League Division Series.

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Winning percentage - 2000 - Seattle - 2000 American League Division Series

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Manuel is now the 1st base coach for the New York Mets.

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