Willie Randolph

Willie Randolph was the coach for the New York Mets from 2005, when he replaced Art Howe, to June 17, 2008, when he was fired and replaced by interim coach Jerry Manuel.

On November 8, 2008, the Milwaukee Brewers hired Randolph as bench coach. He will work with newly hired manager Ken Macha.ESPN: Randolph hired as Brewers bench coach (November 8, 2008)

Randolph was a primary offensive component of the Yankees' teams of the late 1970s which played in three consecutive World Series, winning two in 1977 and 1978. Paired with Bucky Dent, Randolph's timely hitting as the second hitter in the line-up behind Mickey Rivers made the Yankees line-up a powerful force.

Willie Randolph began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1975.

During a 13-year run with the Bronx Bombers, Randolph would eventually become the 8th team captain in the franchise's history.

Randolph played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets.

He won a third World Series ring as a player in 1990 with Oakland.

After a long stint as a member of Joe Torre's coaching staff, during which he won four World Series titles, he was hired as Mets manager in 2005, and led them to the NL East Division title in 2006.

Willie Randolph was fired from the New York Mets on June 17, 2008, at 3:11 a.m.The LoHud Yankees Blog: Mets Fire Randolph at 3:11 a.m.(June 17, 2008)

Mets general manager Omar Minaya's media announcement of Randolph's firing on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., made Randolph the first MLB coach to be fired in the 2008 season.The Huffington Post: New York Mets Fire Willie Randolph In Midnight Bloodbath(June 17, 2008)

On November 8, 2008, Randolph was picked up as the new bench coach by the Milwaukee Brewers.ESPN: Randolph hired as Brewers bench coach (November 8, 2008)

• Mahalo's Guide to the New York Mets
• Baseball-Reference.com : Career Stats
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 166
  • Rookie Year: 1975
  • Retired: 1993

• July 6, 1954 : Born

• 1975: Debuts with Pittsburgh Pirates

• 1976: Traded to the New York Yankees

• 1980: Silver Slugger at Second base

• 1988: Signed with Los Angeles Dodgers

• 1990: Traded to Oakland Athletics

• 1991: Signed with Milwaukee Brewers

• 1992: Signed with New York Mets

• 2005: Named manager of New York Mets

• 2007: Signs three year extension as Manager