History of Mike Shildt in Timeline
Mike Shildt is an American professional baseball manager and coach currently managing the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to this, he spent a significant portion of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals organization, serving in various coaching and managerial roles. His tenure with the Cardinals included a period as the team's manager. Shildt's experience spans multiple levels of professional baseball, highlighting his extensive background in the sport.
August 9, 1968: Birth of Mike Shildt
Mike Shildt was born on August 9, 1968.
2004: Shildt's Early Coaching Career
Mike Shildt began his coaching career in the minor leagues as a part-time coach while also scouting, in 2004.
2005: Shildt Continues Part-Time Coaching
Mike Shildt continued his part-time coaching role with the Cardinals' Single-A affiliate in 2005.
2006: Shildt Transitions to Full-Time Coaching
In 2006, Mike Shildt became a full-time coach for the Cardinals' Single-A affiliate.
2007: Shildt's Final Season with Single-A Affiliate
Mike Shildt coached the Cardinals' Single-A affiliate until the end of the 2007 season.
2008: Shildt Coordinates Spring Training and Becomes Hitting Coach
In 2008, Mike Shildt coordinated the Cardinals' minor league spring training and then became the hitting coach for the Johnson City Cardinals.
2009: Shildt Manages Johnson City
Mike Shildt started managing the Johnson City Cardinals in 2009 and achieved a 37-30 record.
2011: Johnson City's Back-to-Back Championships
Mike Shildt led the Johnson City Cardinals to consecutive league championships in 2011, a feat not achieved since 1975-1976.
2012: Shildt Manages Springfield Cardinals to Texas League Championship
In 2012, Mike Shildt managed the Springfield Cardinals to their first Texas League championship and the team was named Baseball America's Team of the Year.
2017: Shildt's Coaching Roles with the Cardinals
In 2017, Mike Shildt served as the first-base coach and later the third-base coach for the St. Louis Cardinals.
2017: Shildt Promoted to Quality Control Coach, Later Third Base Coach
Shildt was promoted to quality control coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017 and later served as the team's third base coach.
July 14, 2018: Shildt Named Interim Manager
Mike Shildt was appointed interim manager of the Cardinals on July 14, 2018, after Mike Matheny's dismissal.
July 15, 2018: Shildt's First MLB Managerial Win
On July 15, 2018, Mike Shildt secured his first Major League win as a manager against the Cincinnati Reds.
August 28, 2018: Shildt Becomes Permanent Cardinals Manager
The Cardinals removed the interim tag and named Mike Shildt the permanent manager with a three-year contract on August 28, 2018.
2018: Shildt Becomes Cardinals Manager
Mike Shildt was named the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018.
2018: Shildt Becomes Bench Coach
Shildt took on the role of bench coach for the Cardinals in 2018.
August 9, 2019: Shildt's 100th Win
Mike Shildt celebrated his 100th win as Cardinals manager, coinciding with his 51st birthday, on August 9, 2019.
September 22, 2019: Cardinals Clinch Playoff Berth
Under Shildt's leadership, the Cardinals secured a playoff spot on September 22, 2019.
2019: Cardinals Reach NLCS and Shildt Wins Manager of the Year
In 2019, the Cardinals advanced to the National League Championship Series, and Shildt was awarded the NL Manager of the Year.
March 2020: Shildt's Marriage
Mike Shildt married Michelle Segrave in March 2020.
2020: Cardinals Reach Playoffs in Shortened Season
The Cardinals reached the playoffs during the shortened 2020 MLB season.
2020: Cardinals in the NL Wild Card Game
The St. Louis Cardinals played in the NL Wild Card game in 2020.
October 14, 2021: Shildt Dismissed by Cardinals
On October 14, 2021, the Cardinals announced the dismissal of Mike Shildt due to "philosophical differences".
2021: Cardinals' Record Winning Streak and Wild Card Loss
The Cardinals achieved a franchise-record 17-game winning streak in 2021, securing a Wild Card spot, but ultimately losing the game.
2021: Cardinals' Wild Card Game Loss and Shildt's Dismissal
The Cardinals' 2021 season concluded with a loss in the NL Wild Card Game, and subsequently, Mike Shildt was fired.
January 26, 2022: Shildt Joins Padres in Player Development Role
Mike Shildt was hired by the San Diego Padres for a player development position on January 26, 2022.
2022: Shildt Coaches the Padres
Mike Shildt worked as a coach for the San Diego Padres in 2022.
November 21, 2023: Shildt Named Padres Manager
On November 21, 2023, Mike Shildt was appointed manager of the San Diego Padres.
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