Gabe Kapler's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gabe Kapler.

Gabe Kapler, nicknamed "Kap", is an American former professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). Currently, he serves as the assistant general manager of the Miami Marlins.

Sections (4)

Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1941: Reference to a Historical Baseball Game

In 1941, four Jewish players took the field for the New York Giants, a record matched by Kapler and his teammates on August 8, 2005.

1954: Tiger Rookie Home Run Record

In 1954, a Tiger rookie set a record for the fastest 10 home runs, which Kapler matched in 1999.

1996: Minor League All-Star

In 1996, Gabe Kapler was an All-Star in the minor leagues.

1996: Led South Atlantic League in Hits

In 1996, while playing with the Fayetteville Generals, Gabe Kapler led the Class A South Atlantic League in hits (157), doubles (45), extra-base hits (71), and total bases (280).

1997: Led Florida State League in Doubles

In 1997, Gabe Kapler led the Class A+ Florida State League in doubles (40) and total bases (262) playing for the Lakeland Flying Tigers.

1997: Minor League All-Star

In 1997, Gabe Kapler was an All-Star in the minor leagues.

1998: Minor League Player of the Year

In 1998, Gabe Kapler was recognized as Minor League Player of the Year by national publications, and was also named an All-Star.

1998: Southern League MVP

In 1998, Gabe Kapler won the Class AA Southern League Most Valuable Player Award while playing for the Jacksonville Suns, leading the league in multiple categories including home runs and RBIs. He also earned numerous All-Star honors and Minor League Player of the Year awards.

2004: World Series Champion

In 2004, Gabe Kapler was on the field when the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series title in 86 years.

August 8, 2005: Record for Most Jewish Players on the Field

On August 8, 2005, while playing for the Red Sox, Gabe Kapler took the field in the 9th inning with Kevin Youkilis and Adam Stern. This set a record for the most Jewish players on the field at one time in American League history and the most in Major League Baseball history since 1941.

June 2006: Return from Injury

In June 2006, Gabe Kapler returned from his Achilles tendon injury.

2006: Inducted into Hall of Fame

In 2006 Gabe Kapler was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

2008: Success Against Left-Handed Pitching

In 2008, Gabe Kapler demonstrated significant success against left-handed pitchers, hitting .304 with a .577 slugging percentage, ranking him 9th-best in the Major Leagues, highlighting his value as a player against left-handed pitching.

2008: Home Run Record and Jewish Comeback Player of the Year Award

In 2008, Gabe Kapler hit his 69th career home run, surpassing Art Shamsky and Lou Boudreau for 9th on the all-time list for home runs by Jewish major leaguers. Also in 2008, Kapler was the unanimous winner of the Jewish Comeback Player of the Year award.

2008: Inducted into Moorpark College Hall of Fame

In 2008, Gabe Kapler was inducted into the Moorpark College Athletic Hall of Fame.

2008: Tiger Rookie Home Run Record Surpassed

In 2008, a Tiger rookie surpassed Gabe Kapler's 1999 record for the fastest 10 home runs.

2009: Best Slugging Percentage and Batting Stats

In 2009, Gabe Kapler achieved a career-best slugging percentage of .505 and batted .320 with 4 home runs in 75 at-bats. His slugging percentage against left-handers was .680. 64% of his hits in 2009 were for extra bases, leading the major leagues for players with at least 100 plate appearances.

2018: Career Stolen Bases and Doubles Ranking

As of 2018, Gabe Kapler was 5th all-time in career stolen bases (behind Brad Ausmus) and 9th all-time in career doubles (behind Sid Gordon) among Jewish major league baseball players.

2020: Turnaround with Giants Hitters

In 2020, Gabe Kapler oversaw a significant turnaround with the San Francisco Giants hitters, leading the team to finish 8th in runs after they ranked 28th, 29th, and 29th in the prior three seasons. He also used more pinch hitters per game than any other manager in major league baseball.

April 2021: Wins 200th Game as Manager

In April 2021, Gabe Kapler won his 200th game as a manager, becoming the first manager in MLB history with a 200–200 win–loss record over the first 400 games of his career.

2021: Named Sporting News NL Manager of the Year

In 2021, Gabe Kapler was also named the Sporting News NL Manager of the Year, voted by 86% of his fellow National League managers.

2021: Named National League Manager of the Year

In 2021, Gabe Kapler was named the National League Manager of the Year after leading the San Francisco Giants to a franchise-record 107 wins and the NL West title.

2021: Named NL Manager of the Year

In 2021, Gabe Kapler was named the National League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America after managing the Giants to a franchise-record 107 wins and into the postseason for the first time in five years.

2021: Giants Win Most Games in MLB

In the 2021 regular season, Gabe Kapler's Giants won more games than any other major league team with 107 wins, improving their winning percentage from .483 to .660.