Manny Acta
Baseball manager and sportscaster
Born
January 11th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A former professional baseball player and coach with extensive experience in Major League Baseball. Served as manager for the Washington Nationals and the Cleveland Guardians. Transitioned into a sportscaster role after managing, providing insights and analysis on various platforms. Played a key role in developing young talent during managerial tenures.
Managed the Washington Nationals from 2007 to 2009
Managed the Cleveland Guardians from 2010 to 2012
Served as a sportscaster post-retirement
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