Thirteeen of the 27 big league managers (there are openings with the Twins, Texas and Arizona) got their current jobs with no previous major league managing experience:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Robin Ventura, White Sox (hired in 2012,221-265record): A former TV broadcaster with no previous coaching or managing experience.
Brad Ausmus, Tigers (2014, 90-72): Special assistant to GM in San Diego, managed Israel in World Baseball Classic.
Mike Scioscia, Angels20001,331-1,099Two years as Dodgers coach, one year as AAA manager.
National League
Manager, teamHiredRecordBackground
Rick Renteria, Cubs201473-89First base coach for Padres, eight seasons as minor league manager.
Bryan Price, Reds201476-86Veteran major league pitching coach with Seattle, Arizona and Reds.
Walt Weiss, Rockies2013140-184Went from high school coach in Denver suburbs to first major league job.
Don Mattingly, Dodgers2011354-293Joined Dodgers as coach when passed over as Yankees manager.
Mike Redmond, Marlins2013139-185Two seasons as Class A manager before getting Marlins job.
Ron Roenicke, Brewers2011335-313Longtime Angels coach, also managed five seasons in minors.
Ryne Sandberg, Phillies201393-111Hall of Famer paid his dues with six seasons as a minor league manager.
Mike Matheny, Cardinals2012275-211A minor league instructor with no managing experience when he took over.
Bud Black, Padres2007617-680Former Angels pitching coach and also worked in Indians front office.
Matt Williams, Nationals201496-66Went from TV booth to minor league manager to Arizona coach.
