Stephen Vogt is an American professional baseball manager and former catcher, currently managing the Cleveland Guardians. As a player, he spent 10 seasons in MLB, playing for several teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland Athletics, and Atlanta Braves. Vogt was a two-time MLB All-Star with the Athletics in 2015 and 2016. He was drafted by Tampa Bay in 2007 and transitioned from player to manager after his playing career.
In 1962, Jim Phillips set a school record that Stephen Vogt was one point short of matching in his senior year.
On November 1, 1984, Stephen Vogt was born. He later became a professional baseball manager and former catcher.
In 1998, Stephen Vogt's father Randy became the coach of the Central Valley Christian Schools baseball team.
In 1999, Stephen Vogt's family attended the final game at Candlestick Park.
In 2000, Stephen Vogt's family attended the first game at Pacific Bell Park.
In 2002, Stephen Vogt's family attended every game of the World Series at Pac Bell Park.
In 2003, Stephen Vogt was named the East Sierra League Most Valuable Player and graduated from Central Valley Christian Schools.
As of April 1, 2005, Stephen Vogt was leading the Golden State Athletic Conference with a .422 batting average.
In May 2005, Stephen Vogt was named the Golden State Athletic Conference Player of the Year.
By April 14, 2006, Stephen Vogt had a .404 batting average, that ranked fourth in the Golden State Athletic Conference during his junior year.
As of July 13, 2007, Stephen Vogt was hitting .173 through 17 games, indicating a difficult transition to professional baseball.
In 2007, Stephen Vogt was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 12th round of the MLB draft.
In 2008, Stephen Vogt played for the Columbus Catfish, hitting .383 in 42 games from June 27 to August 22.
In May 2009, Stephen Vogt suffered a serious shoulder injury while sliding headfirst into home plate, tearing his labrum and requiring season-ending surgery.
In January 2010, Stephen Vogt's shoulder recovery suffered a setback, causing him to question whether he should continue pursuing a baseball career.
In 2010, Stephen Vogt had the longest hitless streak to start a career by a non-pitcher since Chris Carter went 0 for 33 with the A's.
In 2010, Stephen Vogt was named Player of the Month for the Rays organization after a strong May and won the Rays' Erik Walker Community Champion Award, with a career-high .345 batting average.
On July 28, 2011, Stephen Vogt was called up to the Durham Bulls, a Triple-A team, after recording 85 RBIs for Montgomery.
Heading into the 2011 minor league season, Baseball America ranked Stephen Vogt #30 on its list of the Rays top 30 prospects.
In 2011, Stephen Vogt was named the Tampa Bay Rays' Minor League Player of the Year.
In 2011, Stephen and Alyssa Vogt welcomed their daughter Payton into the world, adding to their growing family.
On April 6, 2012, Stephen Vogt made his major league debut for the Tampa Bay Rays against the New York Yankees, striking out in his first at-bat against pitcher David Robertson.
In 2012, Stephen Vogt debuted with the Tampa Bay Rays at age 27, starting his major league career.
On March 31, 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays designated Stephen Vogt for assignment while he was driving to Durham, anticipating playing for the Bulls.
In 2013, Stephen Vogt started all three games of the American League Division Series and hit a game-winning single in Game 2.
On June 22, 2014, Stephen Vogt made his first career appearance at first base in the major leagues against the Boston Red Sox.
In 2014, Oakland fans coined for Stephen Vogt the chant "I believe in Stephen Vogt!", illustrating his popularity and connection with the fans.
In 2014, Stephen Vogt reached a new career-high in RBIs, when he drove in all three runs in a 3–0 win against the New York Yankees, bringing his career total to 38.
In 2014, Stephen and Alyssa Vogt welcomed their son Clark into the world, expanding their family further.
In 2019, Stephen Vogt finished the season in San Francisco, with some of the best offensive numbers of his career, including a .263 batting average, his highest since 2014.
On April 6, 2015, Stephen Vogt hit a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the Athletics' season opener.
During the first half of the 2015 season, Stephen Vogt led American League catchers in most offensive categories.
In 2015, Stephen Vogt was selected for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, marking his first appearance. He later gifted his framed jersey from the game to Azusa Pacific University.
In 2015, Stephen Vogt won an Esurance MLB Award for Best Interview, for an interview he delivered as Matt Foley, showcasing his comedic talents.
In 2015, Vogt had a strong season with career-highs in home runs and RBIs, earning him the Dave Stewart Community Service Award and the Catfish Hunter Award. He also faced mental challenges due to the team's struggles.
In 2017, Stephen Vogt played one injury-shortened season with the Milwaukee Brewers, finishing with a .254 batting average, his highest since 2015.
In July 2016, Stephen Vogt's mother, Toni, passed away, marking a personal loss for Vogt and his family.
In November 2016, Stephen Vogt received a 2016 Threads of Hope Award from Diablo Magazine for his work with the School of Imagination, recognizing his charitable contributions in the East Bay.
In 2016, Stephen Vogt matched his career-high single-game RBI and achieved a career-high in games played, also winning the Catfish Hunter Award for the third consecutive year and the Dave Stewart Community Service Award for the second year.
In 2016, Stephen Vogt underwent elbow surgery and gradually returned to form, showcasing strong batting performances and consistent hits throughout the season.
In 2016, Stephen Vogt was an MLB All-Star with the Oakland Athletics for the second consecutive year.
In 2016, Stephen Vogt was selected for his second consecutive Major League Baseball All-Star Game appearance, being the sole representative from the Oakland Athletics.
In 2016, Stephen Vogt's .277 batting average was ranked in the top five among catchers heading into the All-Star break.
On January 13, 2017, Vogt signed a contract for $2,965,000.
On June 25, 2017, Stephen Vogt was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers, where he was slated to share playing time with Manny Piña.
In 2017, Vogt played for the Brewers, achieving his highest batting average since 2015 but also suffering a knee injury that sidelined him for a month.
In 2017, after playing 54 games for Oakland, Vogt was designated for assignment, marking the end of his five-season tenure with the team.
On August 9, 2019, Vogt hit a two-run home run 423 feet out of Oracle Park into McCovey Cove, the 79th "splash hit" by a Giant in the history of the park; he was the first Giant to hit one since Brandon Belt on May 15, 2018.
In 2018, Stephen Vogt missed more than a year due to a shoulder injury.
In 2018, Stephen Vogt re-signed with the Brewers but suffered a severe shoulder injury during spring training, leading to season-ending surgery. He then took on a player-coach role with the team.
On January 31, 2019, Vogt held a workout for interested teams, which was attended by five teams, including the San Francisco Giants.
In March 2019, Stephen Vogt was voted one of the funniest teammates on the San Francisco Giants in a poll of players, showcasing his well-known sense of humor.
In November 2019, Stephen Vogt signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
On November 26, 2019, Stephen Vogt signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking a new chapter in his career.
On July 16, 2021, Stephen Vogt was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Mason Berne, adding a new team to Vogt's MLB journey.
On March 24, 2022, Stephen Vogt signed a one-year contract to return to the Oakland Athletics, marking a reunion with a team where he was beloved.
On September 22, 2022, Stephen Vogt announced that he would retire at the end of the 2022 season, signaling the conclusion of his MLB playing career.
On January 10, 2023, Stephen Vogt was hired by the Seattle Mariners to serve as the team's bullpen and quality control coach, transitioning into a coaching role.
On November 6, 2023, Stephen Vogt was named manager of the Cleveland Guardians, becoming the 45th manager in the club's history and marking a significant step in his post-playing career.
On September 21, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central Division title, marking their 12th division title in team history and Vogt’s first as a professional manager, a significant achievement in his managerial career.
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