Mike Matheny
Baseball manager and former player
Born
September 22nd, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, and St. Louis Cardinals from 1994 to 2006. Managed the St. Louis Cardinals from 2012 to 2018 and the Kansas City Royals starting in 2020. Led the Cardinals to the postseason four times, reaching the World Series in 2013. Awarded a Gold Glove for superior defensive skills as a catcher during his playing career.
Managed the St. Louis Cardinals to multiple postseason appearances
Played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004 World Series
Received a Gold Glove Award as a catcher
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