The Miami Marlins announced on Monday that they have hired former Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as their new manager, filling the vacancy left when the franchise parted ways with former manager Skip Schumaker.
Marlins owner Bruce Sherman said in a news release that he was "thrilled" to announce McCullough's hiring, which ended "an extensive search" for a new manager: "Clayton joins our organization following a World Series Championship season and brings a strong pedigree of winning. His love of the game, ability to build meaningful relationships and new leadership will guide our organization into an exciting new era. With roots already in South Florida, we are excited to welcome Clayton, along with his wife, Jill, and their children to the Marlins organization."
Peter Bendix, president of baseball operations for the Marlins, said in a statement: "We couldn't be more excited to welcome Clayton and his family to the Marlins. Throughout our process, his character, care for people and culture, passion for player development, and desire to win stood out and make him a perfect fit for our organization. He has an impressive track record of success, building relationships, and bringing positive energy every day. It's clear that Clayton's values and vision align perfectly with ours, and we are ready to begin working on the next exciting chapter for our club."
McCullough, 44, has served as the Dodgers' first-base coach since 2021. Prior to that, he managed for several seasons in the Blue Jays' minor-league system before joining the Dodgers as a minor league field coordinator in 2015. He said in a statement: "It is an honor to be introduced as the manager for the Miami Marlins, and I would like to thank Bruce, Peter and the entire organization. Following an incredible past few weeks, it is exciting to end the year by finding the right opportunity for me and my family. We have called South Florida home for the last 10 years, and now I get to lead the Marlins franchise forward with a culture that is built on determination, focus and care."
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