Joe Girardi

American baseball player and manager

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Joe Girardi is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He was born on October 14, 1964, in Peoria, Illinois. Girardi played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1989 to 2003, notably with the Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees.1

During his playing career, Girardi achieved 1,100 hits and 36 home runs, with a career batting average of 0.267. He was part of three World Series championship teams. After retiring as a player, Girardi transitioned into managing. He managed the New York Yankees from 2008 to 2017, leading them to a World Series title in 2009. He also managed the Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins. Girardi was named MLB Manager of the Year.12

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