Derek Shelton is an American former minor league catcher and first baseman who transitioned into a professional baseball coach and manager. After his playing career with the New York Yankees organization concluded in 1993, he spent several years coaching and managing within the Yankees' minor league system from 1997 to 2002. In 2003, Shelton began working as a minor league hitting coordinator for the Cleveland Indians. Most recently, he served as the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB.
July 30, 1970: Derek Shelton Born
On July 30, 1970, Derek Lee Shelton was born. He is an American former minor league catcher and first baseman and professional baseball coach.
1990: Salukis win Missouri Valley Conference championship
In 1990, during Derek Shelton's sophomore year, the Salukis won 49 games and the Missouri Valley Conference championship and played in the NCAA Tournament.
1991: Shelton Leads Missouri Valley Conference
In 1991, during his junior year, Derek Shelton led the Missouri Valley Conference by throwing out 43% of opposing baserunners attempting to steal.
1992: Plays for Oneonta Yankees
In 1992, Derek Shelton played as a minor league catcher in the New York Yankees organization for the Short-Season A Oneonta Yankees.
1993: Elbow Surgery Ends Playing Career
In 1993, Derek Shelton advanced to the Single-A Greensboro Hornets before an elbow surgery ended his minor league playing career.
1993: End of Playing Career
In 1993, Derek Shelton's playing career in the New York Yankees organization ended.
1997: Minor League Coaching Begins
In 1997, Derek Shelton began his career as a minor league coach.
1997: Coaching Career Begins
In 1997, Derek Shelton began his coaching career within the New York Yankees minor league system.
2000: Managing Minor League Teams
From 2000, Derek Shelton managed Yankee minor league teams.
2002: New York-Penn League Championship
In 2002, Derek Shelton won the New York-Penn League championship with the Staten Island Yankees.
2002: End of Managing in Yankees Minor League
In 2002, Derek Shelton's time managing within the New York Yankees minor league system concluded.
2003: Joins Cleveland Indians
In 2003, Derek Shelton became a minor league hitting coordinator for the Cleveland Indians.
2003: Joins Cleveland Indians Organization
In 2003, Derek Shelton became the minor league hitting coordinator for the Cleveland Indians organization.
2005: Hitting Coach for Cleveland Indians
In 2005, Derek Shelton began his role as the hitting coach for the Cleveland Indians.
2005: Interim Major League Hitting Coach
In 2005, Derek Shelton replaced Eddie Murray as major league hitting coach on an interim basis for the Cleveland Indians.
2009: Becomes Tampa Bay Rays' Hitting Coach
After the 2009 season, Derek Shelton became the Tampa Bay Rays' hitting coach.
2009: Leaves Cleveland Indians
In 2009, Derek Shelton's tenure as the hitting coach for the Cleveland Indians concluded.
2010: Joins Tampa Bay Rays
In 2010, Derek Shelton became the hitting coach for the Tampa Bay Rays.
September 2016: Fired by Rays
In September 2016, Derek Shelton was fired by the Tampa Bay Rays.
December 12, 2016: Hired by Toronto Blue Jays
On December 12, 2016, Derek Shelton was hired by the Toronto Blue Jays as a quality control coach for the 2017 season.
2016: Leaves Tampa Bay Rays
In 2016, Derek Shelton's time as the hitting coach for the Tampa Bay Rays ended.
November 6, 2017: Hired as Bench Coach
On November 6, 2017, Derek Shelton was hired as bench coach for the Minnesota Twins for the 2018 season.
2017: Joins Toronto Blue Jays
In 2017, Derek Shelton worked as the quality control coach for the Toronto Blue Jays.
2018: Joins Minnesota Twins
In 2018, Derek Shelton became the bench coach for the Minnesota Twins.
2018: Begins as Bench Coach for Twins
In 2018, Derek Shelton began his role as bench coach for the Minnesota Twins.
November 27, 2019: Named Manager of Pittsburgh Pirates
On November 27, 2019, Derek Shelton was named the 41st manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
2019: Continues as Bench Coach
In 2019, Derek Shelton continued to serve as the bench coach for the Minnesota Twins.
April 22, 2023: Contract Extended with Pirates
On April 22, 2023, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that Derek Shelton's contract had been extended.
May 8, 2025: Fired by Pirates
On May 8, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates fired Derek Shelton after a 12-26 start to the 2025 season.
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