Summary
The Los Angeles Angels hired Kurt Suzuki as their new manager. Suzuki, a former major league catcher, played two seasons with the Angels and has been a special assistant to the team's general manager. He takes over a team that has not had a winning season since 2015.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Angels hired Kurt Suzuki as their new manager.
- Suzuki is the 24th manager in the history of the Angels.
- He played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, including two with the Angels.
- Suzuki has been a special assistant to the Angels' general manager for the past three years.
- He was chosen over other candidates, including Torii Hunter and Albert Pujols.
- The Angels last had a winning season in 2015 with an 85-77 record.
- The team has only made the playoffs once in the last 10 seasons.
- There is optimism due to talented players like Mike Trout and Zac Neto in the lineup.
