Full History Of Bruce Bochy In Timeline From 1969

1969: NL Western Division leader

In 2014, Bochy became the all-time NL Western Division leader in managerial wins, passing Tommy Lasorda, since the installment of division play in 1969.

1975: Bochy met his wife Kim Seib

In 1975, Bruce Bochy met his wife, Kim Seib, while at Brevard Community College.

1976: Forfeiting the Designated Hitter

On June 30, 2016, Bruce Bochy became the first manager since 1976 to intentionally forfeit the designated hitter, allowing Madison Bumgarner to bat for himself against the Oakland Athletics.

1978: Bochy married his wife Kim Seib

In 1978, Bruce Bochy married Kim Seib, after meeting her in 1975.

1982: Mets Had to Send for Helmets That Would Fit Bochy

When Bruce Bochy joined the Mets in 1982, they did not have a helmet that would fit him, and they had to send for the ones he was using in the minors.

1985: Giants' Worst Record Since 1985

In 2017, the Giants fell to a 64–98 record, matching Bochy's worst record as a manager, and the Giants' worst since 1985.

2007: Honored by the 2007 Giants Alumni

On September 29 at Oracle Park, at the conclusion of Fan Appreciation Day and Weekend, Bruce Bochy managed his final game as Giants manager in San Francisco. The Giants organization, which ranged from alumni, coaches, executives, former players from the 2007 to 2009 Giants, 2010, 2012, and 2014 World Series championship teams, honored Bochy in a postgame ceremony bidding farewell to him.

2009: Jonathan Sánchez's no-hitter

On June 10, 2015, Bochy recorded his 700th win as Giants manager. The milestone came on the same night that Chris Heston threw a no-hitter for the Giants, the fifth no-hitter by the Giants under Bochy (Jonathan Sánchez in 2009; Matt Cain's perfect game in 2012; and Tim Lincecum in 2013 and 2014).

2009: Honored by the 2009 Giants Alumni

On September 29 at Oracle Park, at the conclusion of Fan Appreciation Day and Weekend, Bruce Bochy managed his final game as Giants manager in San Francisco. The Giants organization, which ranged from alumni, coaches, executives, former players from the 2007 to 2009 Giants, 2010, 2012, and 2014 World Series championship teams, honored Bochy in a postgame ceremony bidding farewell to him.

2010: Referencing the Giants' 2010 Championship

During a low point of the 2014 regular season, Bochy told his players they had "champion blood", referring to the Giants' 2010 championship.

2010: Brett Bochy drafted by the Giants

In 2010, Bruce Bochy's younger son, Brett Bochy, was drafted by the Giants.

2010: Honored by the 2010 Giants Alumni

On September 29 at Oracle Park, at the conclusion of Fan Appreciation Day and Weekend, Bruce Bochy managed his final game as Giants manager in San Francisco. The Giants organization, which ranged from alumni, coaches, executives, former players from the 2007 to 2009 Giants, 2010, 2012, and 2014 World Series championship teams, honored Bochy in a postgame ceremony bidding farewell to him.

2010: Giants' Postseason Series Win Streak

With an 87-75 record, the Giants made the 2016 postseason as the second wild-card team. The Giants defeated the New York Mets 3–0 in the NL Wild Card Game, their 11th straight postseason series win, dating back to 2010.

May 2011: Bochy Wins Ronald L. Jensen Award

In May 2011, Bruce Bochy won the Ronald L. Jensen Award for Lifetime Achievement at Positive Coaching Alliance's National Youth Sports Awards.

2012: Referencing the Giants' 2012 Championship

During a low point of the 2014 regular season, Bochy told his players they had "champion blood", referring to the Giants' 2012 championship.

2012: Matt Cain's perfect game

On June 10, 2015, Bochy recorded his 700th win as Giants manager. The milestone came on the same night that Chris Heston threw a no-hitter for the Giants, the fifth no-hitter by the Giants under Bochy (Jonathan Sánchez in 2009; Matt Cain's perfect game in 2012; and Tim Lincecum in 2013 and 2014).

2012: Honored by the 2012 Giants Alumni

On September 29 at Oracle Park, at the conclusion of Fan Appreciation Day and Weekend, Bruce Bochy managed his final game as Giants manager in San Francisco. The Giants organization, which ranged from alumni, coaches, executives, former players from the 2007 to 2009 Giants, 2010, 2012, and 2014 World Series championship teams, honored Bochy in a postgame ceremony bidding farewell to him.

2013: Tim Lincecum's no-hitter

On June 10, 2015, Bochy recorded his 700th win as Giants manager. The milestone came on the same night that Chris Heston threw a no-hitter for the Giants, the fifth no-hitter by the Giants under Bochy (Jonathan Sánchez in 2009; Matt Cain's perfect game in 2012; and Tim Lincecum in 2013 and 2014).

September 2, 2014: Brett Bochy called up to the majors

On September 2, 2014, Brett Bochy, Bruce Bochy's younger son, was called up to the majors, making Bruce the seventh manager in MLB history to manage his own son.

September 13, 2014: Bruce Bochy manages his son

On September 13, 2014, Bruce Bochy became the first manager to give the ball to his son coming out of the bullpen.

2014: Giants win 2014 World Series

In 2014, Bruce Bochy led the Giants to an 88-74 record, securing a spot in the postseason as the second wild-card team. The Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL Wild Card Game, then beat the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals to win the NL pennant. They went on to defeat the Kansas City Royals in seven games to win the 2014 World Series. Bochy became the first NL manager to win three World Series championships in five years and the tenth manager in MLB history to win three championships.

2014: Tim Lincecum's no-hitter

On June 10, 2015, Bochy recorded his 700th win as Giants manager. The milestone came on the same night that Chris Heston threw a no-hitter for the Giants, the fifth no-hitter by the Giants under Bochy (Jonathan Sánchez in 2009; Matt Cain's perfect game in 2012; and Tim Lincecum in 2013 and 2014).

2014: Honored by the 2014 Giants Alumni

On September 29 at Oracle Park, at the conclusion of Fan Appreciation Day and Weekend, Bruce Bochy managed his final game as Giants manager in San Francisco. The Giants organization, which ranged from alumni, coaches, executives, former players from the 2007 to 2009 Giants, 2010, 2012, and 2014 World Series championship teams, honored Bochy in a postgame ceremony bidding farewell to him.

February 19, 2015: Bochy Undergoes Angioplasty

On February 19, 2015, Bruce Bochy underwent angioplasty to have two stents inserted in a blood vessel that was 90 percent blocked.

April 3, 2015: Bochy Signs Contract Extension with the Giants

On April 3, 2015, the Giants announced that Bruce Bochy had signed a contract extension through the 2019 season.

June 10, 2015: Bochy Records 700th Win as Giants Manager

On June 10, 2015, Bruce Bochy recorded his 700th win as Giants manager, making him the fourth in history to win at least 700 games for two different teams. Chris Heston also threw a no-hitter for the Giants the same night.

September 27, 2015: Bochy Records 1,700 Wins

On September 27, 2015, Bruce Bochy became the 16th manager to record 1,700 wins.

2015: Bochy Releases A Book of Walks

In 2015, Bruce Bochy released A Book of Walks, describing his favorite walks around San Francisco and other major league cities.

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June 26, 2016: Bochy Records 800th Win as Giants Manager

On June 26, 2016, Bruce Bochy recorded his 800th win as Giants manager.

August 8, 2016: Bochy Hospitalized for Irregular Heartbeat

On August 8, 2016, Bruce Bochy was hospitalized overnight for an irregular heartbeat and underwent a cardioversion procedure, missing one game.

April 9, 2017: Bochy ties Dusty Baker for most wins in West Coast Giants history

On April 9, 2017, Bruce Bochy won his 840th game as Giants manager, tying Dusty Baker for the most wins in the West Coast portion of Giants history.

April 18, 2017: Bochy Undergoes Heart Ablation

On April 18, 2017, Bruce Bochy underwent a minor heart ablation to reduce discomfort, mostly due to an atrial flutter, and missed two games.

May 3, 2017: Bochy Reaches 1,800 Wins

On May 3, 2017, Bruce Bochy became the 15th manager to reach 1,800 wins.

July 29, 2018: Bochy Surpasses Casey Stengel on MLB Career Wins List

On July 29, 2018, Bruce Bochy recorded his 1,906th career victory as manager, surpassing Casey Stengel into 11th place on MLB's career wins list.

February 18, 2019: Bochy Announces Retirement

On February 18, 2019, at Scottsdale Stadium, Bruce Bochy announced that he would be retiring following the conclusion of the 2019 season.

August 25, 2019: Bochy manages his 4,000th career game

On August 25, 2019, Bruce Bochy managed his 4,000th career game, becoming only the eighth manager to reach this milestone.

September 18, 2019: Bochy wins his 2,000th career game

On September 18, 2019, at Fenway Park, Bruce Bochy won his 2,000th career game as a Major League manager, becoming the eleventh manager to reach this milestone.

2019: Contract Extension Through 2019

On April 3, 2015, the Giants announced that Bruce Bochy had signed a contract extension through the 2019 season.

2019: Longest-Tenured Manager

With Mike Scioscia stepping down, Bruce Bochy entered the 2019 season as the longest-tenured manager in Major League Baseball.

October 21, 2022: Bochy Hired as Texas Rangers Manager

On October 21, 2022, Bruce Bochy was hired by the Texas Rangers as their new manager after coming out of retirement.

June 4, 2023: Bochy Surpasses Walter Alston on All-Time Managerial Wins List

On June 4, 2023, Bruce Bochy won his 2,041st career game, surpassing Walter Alston for 10th place on the all-time managerial wins list.

October 16, 2023: Brian Sabean Reveals Why He and Bochy Left the Giants Organization

On October 16, 2023, Brian Sabean revealed on The Krueg Show that he and Bruce Bochy didn't leave the Giants organization on their own terms.

October 23, 2023: Bochy Leads Rangers to the World Series

On October 23, 2023, Bruce Bochy led the Texas Rangers past the Houston Astros to win Game 7 of the American League Championship series, clinching the franchise's third trip to the World Series. This also became the third different MLB franchise Bochy has led to the World Series.