Joe Girardi's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Joe Girardi. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
1984: Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star
In 1984, Joe Girardi played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.
1986: Graduation from Northwestern
In 1986, Joe Girardi earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from Northwestern University and was awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor.
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.
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.
1998: Won World Series
In 1998, Joe Girardi played in 78 games and won the World Series with the Yankees, batting .276.
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.
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.
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.
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.
