Joel Patrick Skinner was born on February 21,1961 and is an American professional baseball manager and coach, and former Major League catcher and manager.
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19 Facts About Joel Skinner
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Joel Skinner is the son of Bob Skinner, a National League outfielder in the 1950s and 1960s, and himself a former MLB coach and skipper.
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In 2018, Joel Skinner became the manager of the Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.
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Joel Skinner was replaced by Toby Gardenhire for the 2020 season.
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Joel Skinner was drafted immediately following his senior year and was the first player taken in the free-agent compensation draft.
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New general manager Hawk Harrelson had taken a liking to Joel Skinner, and decided to make him the starting catcher in place of Carlton Fisk.
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Joel Skinner bounced between the majors and minors with the Yankees and Cleveland Indians until his retirement in 1994.
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In 1995 Joel Skinner managed the Watertown Indians to a record of 46- 27 and a New York–Penn League title, and received Manager of the Year honors.
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That same season Joel Skinner was a coach for Team USA in the 2000 All-Star Futures Game in Atlanta.
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In 2011 Joel Skinner was hired as the manager of the Charlotte Knights, the White Sox Triple-A affiliate, for the 2012 season.
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In 2016, Joel Skinner was the manager of the Winston-Salem Dash of the Carolina League.
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On January 17,2018, Joel Skinner was named as the 45th manager of the International League's Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.
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Joel Skinner's contract was not renewed for the 2020 season and he was replaced by Toby Gardenhire.
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Joel Skinner was named to the coaching staff of the Cleveland Indians on November 10,2000, succeeding Jim Riggleman as third base coach.
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Joel Skinner was named interim manager of the Tribe on July 11,2002 after Charlie Manuel was let go in a contract dispute.
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At the time, Joel Skinner was the youngest manager in the major leagues, at age 41.
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Joel Skinner's name was mentioned among candidates to the permanent manager's job, but Eric Wedge was chosen instead.
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Joel Skinner remained on the Indians' coaching staff until Manny Acta was hired in 2009.
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On October 20,2010, Joel Skinner was hired as the Oakland Athletics bench coach for the 2011 season replacing Tye Waller.
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