Mike Matheny

Baseball manager and former player

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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