Pitching coaches who became managers

It’s relatively rare for pitching coaches like John Farrell to make the transition into the manager’s chair, and the ones who have become managers generally have struggled to find success. Take a look at how some of the pitching coaches who have become managers have fared in the modern era.

<b>Clyde King</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 1969-’70, ’74-’75, ’82<br> <b>Teams: </b> Giants, Braves, Yankees<br> <b>Record: </b> 234-229<br> <b>Of note: </b>Won 90 games his first year, good for second place. Never was above .500 after.

<b>Bob Lemon</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 1970-’72, ’77-’78, ’78-’79, ’81-’82<br> <b>Teams: </b> Royals, White Sox, Yankees<br> <b>Record: </b> 430-403<br> <b>Of note: </b>Led Yankees to 1978 title after midseason takeover, and again to 1981 pennant.

<b>Jeff Torborg</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 1977-’79, ’89-’91, ’92-’93, 2001, ’02-’03<br> <b>Teams: </b> Indians, White Sox, Mets, Expos, Marlins<br> <b>Record: </b> 634-718<br> <b>Of note: </b>Never finished higher than 2d. The 2003 Marlins went on to win World Series after his dismissal.

<b>Roger Craig</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 1978-’79, ’85-’92<br> <b>Teams: </b> Padres, Giants<br> <b>Record: </b> 738-737<br> <b>Of note: </b>Led Giants to NL pennant in 1989, had two NL West titles.

<b>Ray Miller</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 1985-’86, ’98-’99<br> <b>Teams: </b>Twins, Orioles<br> <b>Record: </b> 266-297<br> <b>Of note: </b>Never had a record above .500 in any of his four seasons.

<b>Marcel Lachemann</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 1994-’96<br> <b>Teams: </b>Angels<br> <b>Record: </b> 161-170<br> <b>Of note: </b>Finished one game out of playoff spot in 1995. Was under. 500 other two seasons.

<b>Phil Regan</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 1995<br> <b>Teams: </b>Orioles<br> <b>Record: </b> 71-73<br> <b>Of note: </b>A year after he left, Orioles made first of two straight trips to ALCS.

<b>Larry Rothschild</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 1998-2001<br> <b>Teams: </b>Devil Rays<br> <b>Record: </b> 205-294<br> <b>Of note: </b>Failed to win 70 games in any season. Fired 14 games into 2001 campaign.

<b>Joe Kerrigan</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 2001<br> <b>Teams: </b>Red Sox<br> <b>Record: </b> 17-26<br> <b>Of note: </b>Infighting and negativity (including a 9-game losing streak) marked his short reign.

<b>Bud Black</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 2007-present<br> <b>Teams: </b>Padres<br> <b>Record: </b> 464-509<br> <b>Of note: </b>Has finished under .500 in four of six seasons. Yet to make playoffs.

<b>John Farrell</b><br> <b>Years: </b> 2011-’12<br> <b>Teams: </b>Blue Jays<br> <b>Record: </b> 154-170<br> <b>Of note: </b>Finished in fourth place in both of his campaigns before being hired by Red Sox.