The Miami Marlins have made it official by announcing Clayton McCullough as the team's new manager.
The 44-year-old comes to the fish from the World Series winning Los Angeles Dodgers, where he was the First Base Coach.
"We are thrilled to introduce Clayton McCullough as Manager of the Miami Marlins following an extensive search," said Bruce Sherman, Miami Marlins Chairman and Principal Owner. "Clayton joins our organization following a World Series Championship season and brings a strong pedigree of winning. His love of the game, ability to build meaningful relationships, and new leadership will guide our organization into an exciting new era. With roots already in South Florida, we are excited to welcome Clayton along with his wife Jill and their children to the Marlins organization.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Clayton and his family to the Marlins,” said Peter Bendix, Miami Marlins President of Baseball Operations. “Throughout our process, his character, care for people and culture, passion for player development, and desire to win stood out and make him a perfect fit for our organization. He has an impressive track record of success, building relationships, and bringing positive energy every day. It’s clear that Clayton’s values and vision align perfectly with ours, and we are ready to begin working on the next exciting chapter for our club.”
“It is an honor to be introduced as the Manager for the Miami Marlins, and I would like to thank Bruce, Peter, and the entire organization,” said McCullough. “Following an incredible past few weeks, it is exciting to end the year by finding the right opportunity for me and my family. We have called South Florida home for the last 10 years, and now I get to lead the Marlins franchise forward with a culture that is built on determination, focus, and care.”
McCullough becomes the Marlins 17th manager in franchise history.
He replaces Skip Schumaker, who parted ways with the team, as this past season was ending.