How many pitchers are Major league managers?

Answer 1

Of the 30 men in charge of major league ballclubs, 12 were once catchers. They are: Joe Girardi (New York Yankees), Mike Scioscia (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim), Brad Ausmus (Detroit Tigers), 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) and Brian Snitker (Atlanta Braves).

Answer 2

Catchers have a unique position in Baseball. They are involved in every single play and also help position defensive players from their perspective scanning the entire field. It also helps that they have intimate knowledge of psychology because they help with pitchers who can be volatile and whose abilities often are overcome by emotions.