Kevin Cash

Baseball manager, 2020 World Series runner-up

Kevin Cash - Baseball manager, 2020 World Series runner-up
Born

December 6th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball as a catcher in Major League Baseball, representing teams such as the Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Boston Red Sox. Transitioned to management, becoming the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015. Under leadership, the Rays reached the World Series in 2020, marking the team's second appearance in that championship. Earned the American League Manager of the Year award in 2020 for strategic team management and development of players.

Managed the Tampa Bay Rays

Led the team to the 2020 World Series

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