Doug Melvin
Baseball manager and player
Born
August 8th, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played professional baseball as a pitcher and later served as a manager and front office executive. Managed the Texas Rangers from 1986 to 1988. Oversaw the Milwaukee Brewers as general manager from 2002 to 2015, leading the team into the playoffs in 2008. Played in the Major Leagues for the Chicago Cubs and the Montreal Expos. Transitioned to an executive role, shaping team rosters and player development.
Managed the Texas Rangers from 1986 to 1988
Served as general manager for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2002 to 2015
Led the Brewers to the playoffs in 2008
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