Former Chicago White Sox All-Star Robin Ventura has been named the team’s 38th manager, the club announced today. Ventura agreed to terms with the White Sox on a multiyear deal.
“When I met with the media as our season ended, I identified one person at the very top of my managerial list,” said Ken Williams, White Sox general manager.
“I wanted someone who met very specific criteria centered around his leadership abilities. Robin Ventura was that man. His baseball knowledge and expertise, his professionalism, his familiarity with the White Sox and Chicago and his outstanding character make him absolutely the right person to lead our clubhouse and this organization into the seasons ahead.”
Ventura, 44, was hired by the White Sox as a special advisor to director of player development Buddy Bell on June 6, 2011. He now becomes the 17th former White Sox player to manage the club.
“When I met with the media as our season ended, I identified one person at the very top of my managerial list,” said Ken Williams, White Sox general manager.
“I wanted someone who met very specific criteria centered around his leadership abilities. Robin Ventura was that man. His baseball knowledge and expertise, his professionalism, his familiarity with the White Sox and Chicago and his outstanding character make him absolutely the right person to lead our clubhouse and this organization into the seasons ahead.”
Ventura, 44, was hired by the White Sox as a special advisor to director of player development Buddy Bell on June 6, 2011. He now becomes the 17th former White Sox player to manage the club.
