Mike Shildt's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mike Shildt.

Mike Shildt is an American former professional baseball manager and coach. He notably managed the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB). His career has been focused within the realm of professional baseball, holding key leadership positions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1935: Longest Winning Streak

In 2021, Shildt's team matched the longest winning streak in the NL since 1935 and broke the Cardinals' franchise record, reaching 17 games.

1947: Winningest Manager Since 1947

Since 1947, Shildt's .562 career-winning percentage makes him the 6th-winningest manager in baseball among managers who have managed at least 450 games.

2001: First time to win even 10 games

In 2021, Shildt's team was the first team to win even 10 games in a row since 2001.

2011: League Championship

In 2011, Johnson City, under Shildt's management, repeated as league champions, marking the first time the team clinched two consecutive league championships since 1975–1976.

2012: Texas League Championship

In 2012, Shildt guided the Springfield Cardinals to its first Texas League championship before being recognized as Baseball America's Team of the Year.

July 15, 2018: First Major League Win

On July 15, 2018, Shildt achieved his first major league managerial win with a 6–4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

August 9, 2019: 100th Win and Birthday

On August 9, 2019, his 51st birthday, Shildt won his 100th game as Cardinals manager with a 6–2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

September 22, 2019: Playoff Berth Clinched

On September 22, 209, the Cardinals clinched a playoff berth for the first time in Shildt's career as manager and for the team since 2015, with a 3–2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

2019: Most Gold Glove Winners

From 2019 to 2021, Shildt's Cardinals had twice as many Gold Glove winners as any other team.

2019: NL Manager of the Year

In 2019, Shildt was named the National League Manager of the Year in his first full season as a manager.

2019: League-Best Defense

In 2019, Shildt's Cardinals' defense went from 29th to 1st in the league, with a league-best +42 OAA and a franchise-low 66 errors on the season.

2019: NL Championship Series and Manager of the Year

In 2019, the Cardinals advanced to the National League Championship Series, and Shildt was named NL Manager of the Year.

2021: Record Five Gold Gloves

In 2021, Shildt's Cardinals had an MLB-record five Gold Glove winners, plus the team Gold Glove.

2021: Playoffs secured by 17-game winning streak

In 2021, Shildt's Cardinals secured their place in the playoffs with a 17-game winning streak during the last month of the season.

2022: NL Manager of the Year Nomination

Following the end of the 2021 season, Shildt was nominated for National League Manager of the Year and came in third. He did not return for the 2022 season.