What position did most MLB managers play prior to managing?

Answer 1

Of the 30 men who in charge of major league ballclubs, 12 were once catchers. They are: Mike Scioscia (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim), Bruce Bochy (San Francisco Giants), Bob Melvin (Oakland A's), Ned Yost (Kansas City Royals), Joe Maddon (Chicago Cubs), Mike Matheny (St. Louis Cardinals), Jeff Banister (Texas Rangers), A.J. Hinch(Houston Astros), Kevin Cash (Tampa Bay Rays), Scott Servais (Seattle Mariners), Brian Snitker (Atlanta Braves) and John Gibbons (Toronto Blue Jays).

Answer 2

Here is a list of positions played by current Major League Baseball managers, whether they played in the big leagues or the minor leagues:

Catchers: Mike Scioscia (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim),, Joe Maddon (Chicago Cubs), Bruce Bochy (San Francisco Giants), Bob Melvin (Oakland A's), Ned Yost (Kansas City Royals), Mike Matheny (St. Louis Cardinals), Jeff Banister (Texas Rangers), A.J. Hinch (Houston Astros), Kevin Cash (Tampa Bay Rays), Scott Servais (Seattle Mariners), Brian Snitker (Atlanta Braves) and John Gibbons (Toronto Blue Jays).

First base: Buck Showalter (Baltimore Orioles), Terry Francona (Cleveland Indians), Brian Snitker (Atlanta Braves), Don Mattingly (Miami Marlins) Torey Lovullo (Arizona Diamondbacks), Dave Martinez (Washington Nationals) and Aaron Boone (New York Yankees).

Second base: Alex Cora (Boston Red Sox), Paul Molitor (Minnesota Twins), Andy Green (San Diego Padres), Craig Counsell (Milwaukee Brewers), Rick Renteria (Chicago White Sox), Torey Lovullo (Arizona Diamondbacks). and Ron Gardenhire (Detroit Tigers).

Shortstop: Alex Cora (Boston Red Sox), Paul Molitor (Minnesota Twins), Craig Counsell (Milwaukee Brewers)., Rick Renteria (Chicago White Sox) and Ron Gardenhire (Detroit Tigers).

Third base: Alex Cora (Boston Red Sox), Paul Molitor (Minnesota), Andy Green (San Diego Padres), Craig Counsell (Milwaukee Brewers), Rick Renteria (Chicago White Sox), Torey Lovullo (Arizona Diamondbacks), Ron Gardenhire (Detroit Tigers) and Aaron Boone (New York Yankees).

Outfield: Paul Molitor (Minnesota Twins), Clint Hurdle (Pittsburgh Pirates), Terry Francona (Cleveland Indians), Dave Roberts (Los Angeles Dodgers), Andy Green (San Diego Padres), Dave Martinez (Washington Nationals) and Gabe Kapler (Philadelphia Phillies).

Pitchers: Bryan Price (Cincinnati Reds), Bud Black (Colorado Rockies), Mickey Callaway (New York Mets).