SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants confirmed this Tuesday that they have exercised the contractual option of manager Bob Melvin for the 2026 season, thus ensuring the continuity of the experienced strategist for at least one more year.
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Melvin, 63 years old, is currently in his second stint at the helm of the club and has already spent 22 seasons as a manager in Major League Baseball, a career that positions him as one of the most respected managers in baseball.Bob Melvin's MLB Career
Categoría | Dato |
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Temporadas como mánager (hasta 2025) | 22 |
Total de victorias | 1,642 |
Total de derrotas | 1,547 |
Porcentaje de victorias | .515 |
Participaciones en postemporada | 8 |
Títulos de división | 4 |
Series de Campeonato dirigidas | 2 (2007 con Arizona, 2022 con San Diego) |
Premios al Mánager del Año | 3 (2007 - ARI, 2012 y 2018 - OAK) |
Ranking histórico de victorias | 21.º en la historia, 3.º entre activos |
A Legacy Built with Consistency
In addition to his successes as a manager, Melvin was the Diamondbacks' bench coach in 2001, the team that was crowned World Series champion. His experience and leadership have been key in every team he has been with, and with the Giants, his goal is clear: to bring San Francisco back to the forefront of baseball.“Bob brings a unique combination of experience, leadership, and stability. We firmly believe in his vision for this team and are excited to have him with us at least until 2026,” said a Giants management spokesperson.