Mike Shildt's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Michael 'Mike' Shildt is an American professional baseball manager. He currently manages the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, he held managerial and coaching positions with the St. Louis Cardinals. His career primarily focuses on coaching and managing within professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1935: Longest Winning Streak in the NL

Since 1935, Shildt's Cardinals secured their place in the playoffs with a 17-game winning streak during the last month of the season.

1947: Winning Percentage

Since 1947, Shildt's .562 career-winning percentage makes him the 6th-winningest manager in baseball.

1975: Johnson City League Champions

In 1975, Johnson City was league champion

1976: Johnson City League Champions

In 1976, Johnson City was league champion

2001: Won 10 Games in a Row

In 2001, the Cardinals won even 10 games in a row.

2011: Johnson City League Champions

In 2011, Johnson City repeated as league champions under Shildt, marking their first consecutive league championships since 1975–1976.

2012: Texas League Championship

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

2015: Cardinals Last Playoff Berth

In 2015, it was the last playoff berth for the Cardinals before September 22, 2019.

July 15, 2018: First Major League Managerial Win

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

September 22, 2019: Playoff Berth

On September 22, 2019, the Cardinals clinched a playoff berth for the first time in Shildt's career as manager, and the first for the team since 2015, following a 3–2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

2019: 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 NL Manager of the Year in his first full season as a manager.

2019: NL Championship Series and Manager of the Year

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

2019: Team Defense Ranked 1st

In 2019, the team's defense went from 29th in 2018 to 1st.

2021: MLB Record Five Gold Glove Winners

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

2021: Playoff Berth with 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

In 2022, Shildt was nominated for National League Manager of the Year following the 2021 season's end, and came in third as the award was won by San Francisco Giants Manager Gabe Kapler.