Career Timeline of Joe Girardi: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Joe Girardi, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Joe Girardi is a former professional baseball player and manager, currently a sports broadcaster. He played catcher in MLB from 1989-2003 for the Cubs, Rockies, Yankees, and Cardinals. Girardi won three World Series championships with the Yankees in the 1990s and caught Dwight Gooden's no-hitter and David Cone's perfect game.
1986: Drafted by Chicago Cubs
In 1986, Joe Girardi was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round of the MLB draft. He also batted .309 in 68 games with the Peoria Chiefs.
April 4, 1989: Major League Debut
On April 4, 1989, Joe Girardi made his Major League debut for the Chicago Cubs.
1989: MLB Debut
In 1989, Joe Girardi began his Major League Baseball playing career.
1989: Venezuelan Winter League
In 1989, Joe Girardi played for the Águilas del Zulia in the Venezuelan Winter League.
1990: Played 133 Games
In 1990, Joe Girardi played in 133 games for the Cubs, batting .270.
1991: Played 21 Games
In 1991, Joe Girardi played in only 21 games for the Cubs, batting .191.
1992: Played 91 Games
In 1992, Joe Girardi played in 91 games for the Cubs, batting .270.
1992: Expansion Draft
In 1992, The Colorado Rockies chose Joe Girardi in the MLB expansion draft after the Cubs left him unprotected.
1993: First Season with Rockies
In 1993, during his first year with the Colorado Rockies, Joe Girardi played in 86 games, batting .290.
1994: Played 93 Games
In 1994, Joe Girardi played in 93 games for the Rockies, batting .276.
1995: Traded to the Yankees
After the 1995 season, the New York Yankees acquired Joe Girardi from the Rockies in exchange for Mike DeJean.
1995: Career-High Home Runs
In 1995, Joe Girardi played in 125 games for the Rockies, batting .262 with a career-high eight home runs.
May 14, 1996: Caught Dwight Gooden's No-Hitter
On May 14, 1996, Joe Girardi caught Dwight Gooden's no-hitter.
1996: Played 124 Games, Won World Series
In 1996, Joe Girardi played in 124 games for the Yankees and won the World Series. In Game 6, he hit an RBI triple.
1997: Played 112 Games
In 1997, Joe Girardi played in 112 games for the Yankees, batting .264.
1998: Won World Series
In 1998, Joe Girardi played in 78 games and won the World Series with the Yankees, batting .276.
July 18, 1999: Caught David Cone's Perfect Game
On July 18, 1999, Joe Girardi caught David Cone's perfect game.
2000: Returned to the Cubs, All-Star Selection
In 2000, Joe Girardi left the Yankees and returned to the Cubs. He was named to that year's All-Star team.
2001: Played 78 Games
In 2001, Joe Girardi played in 78 games for the Cubs, batting .253.
December 16, 2002: Signed with the Cardinals
On December 16, 2002, Joe Girardi signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.
2004: Retired and Became Commentator
In 2004, Joe Girardi retired after spring training with the Yankees and became a commentator for the YES Network.
2004: Retired and Joined YES Network
In 2004, after a spring training stint with the Yankees, Joe Girardi retired and joined the YES Network as a commentator.
2005: Named Marlins Manager
After the 2005 regular season, Joe Girardi was named the manager of the Florida Marlins, implementing a no-facial-hair policy.
2005: Yankees Bench Coach
In 2005, Girardi became the bench coach for the New York Yankees.
2005: Turned Down Larger Role
In 2005, Joe Girardi turned down a larger role on YES Network broadcasts and an offer from the Florida Marlins, instead becoming the Yankees' bench coach.
October 3, 2006: Fired by Marlins
On October 3, 2006, Joe Girardi was fired as manager of the Marlins. He was later awarded National League Manager of the Year.
2006: Marlins Manager and Manager of the Year
In 2006, Girardi managed the Florida Marlins and was named the National League Manager of the Year.
2006: World Series Broadcaster
In 2006, Joe Girardi was a broadcaster for Fox during the World Series.
2006: Appointed Marlins Manager
In 2006, Joe Girardi was appointed manager of the Florida Marlins.
June 2007: Turned Down Orioles Job
In June 2007, after the Baltimore Orioles fired their manager, Joe Girardi interviewed for and was offered the position but turned it down.
October 29, 2007: Hired as Yankees Manager
On October 29, 2007, Joe Girardi was reported to be the Yankees' choice for manager, and the next day he signed a three-year contract. He chose to wear number 27.
2007: Returned to YES Network
In 2007, Joe Girardi returned to the YES Network as a Yankees analyst and co-host of "Behind The Plate".
2007: Returned to Broadcast Booth
In 2007, after being fired by the Marlins, Joe Girardi took himself out of the running for the Nationals' managerial job and returned to the broadcast booth for the YES Network.
2008: Yankees Manager
In 2008, Joe Girardi began his tenure as manager of the New York Yankees.
2009: World Series Title as Manager
In 2009, Joe Girardi led the Yankees to their 27th World Series title, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies.
2009: World Series Win
In 2009, Joe Girardi managed the New York Yankees to a World Series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
2009: Helped car crash victim
In 2009, after winning the World Series, Joe Girardi stopped to help a car crash victim, putting his own life at risk.
2010: Signed Three-Year Deal
Following the 2010 season, Joe Girardi and the Yankees agreed to a three-year deal to keep him as manager.
2011: AL East Title
In 2011, despite injuries to key players, Joe Girardi managed to lead the Yankees to the AL East title.
June 15, 2012: 500th Win as Manager
On June 15, 2012, Joe Girardi won his 500th game as a manager.
October 10, 2013: Signed Four-Year Deal
On October 10, 2013, Joe Girardi signed a four-year deal to remain as manager of the New York Yankees.
May 21, 2016: Managed 1,500th game
On May 21, 2016, Joe Girardi managed his 1,500th game as a manager.
2017: End of Yankees managing
In 2017, Joe Girardi's tenure as manager of the New York Yankees came to an end.
2017: Yankees Wild Card and Girardi contract expires
In 2017, the Yankees qualified for the postseason as a Wild Card team but lost in the ALCS. Girardi's contract expired and he was not rehired.
2018: Joined MLB Network as Analyst
In 2018, Joe Girardi joined MLB Network as an analyst.
August 7, 2019: Named United States National Baseball Team Manager
On August 7, 2019, Joe Girardi became the United States National Baseball Team Manager at the 2019 WBSC Premier12.
October 2019: Phillies Manager
In October 2019, Joe Girardi was named the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.
October 16, 2019: Canceled Manager Position
On October 16, 2019, Joe Girardi canceled being the United States National Baseball Team manager.
October 24, 2019: Hired as Phillies Manager
On October 24, 2019, Joe Girardi was hired as the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.
June 3, 2022: Fired by the Phillies
On June 3, 2022, Joe Girardi was fired by the Philadelphia Phillies after the team started the season with a 22-29 record.
August 2022: Joined Marquee Sports Network
In August 2022, Joe Girardi joined Marquee Sports Network as a part-time analyst for Chicago Cubs telecasts.
2022: Fired from Phillies
In 2022, Joe Girardi was fired mid-season from the Philadelphia Phillies managerial role. He also became an analyst for Cubs telecasts.
June 8, 2023: Rejected Managerial Position
On June 8, 2023, Joe Girardi was offered the managerial position by the University of Central Florida, but he rejected the job offer.
2023: Cubs Analyst
In 2023, Joe Girardi served as an analyst for Cubs telecasts on Marquee Sports Network.
February 2024: Returned to YES Network
In February 2024, Joe Girardi returned to the YES Network to work as an analyst for Yankees games.
2024: YES Network Analyst
In 2024, Joe Girardi began working as an analyst for Yankees telecasts on the YES Network, while still occasionally working for Marquee.
