Washington after an interview session with Rangers owner Tom Hicks and general manager Jon Daniels has appointed as Manager of the team. “He was very impressive,” Hicks said. “He’s a real winner.” His high spirits and love for game impressed the jury and ultimately he got the job.
Ron Washington, Oakland Athletics third-base coach, will be introduced as the 17th full-time manager in club history. He substituted Buck Showalter, who was let go at the end of the season after the Rangers finished with a record of 80-82.
Washington started his coaching career in 1991 with the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate in Tidewater. He managed the Class A Columbia Bombers in 1993-94 with a record of 123-153 before returning to Tidewater as a coach in 1995. Ron was appointed by the Oakland Athletics in 1996. He was their first-base coach for one year before moving over to third base.
Through out his career, he has consistently managed his team. May Washington show his potential this time again, and take the Rangers to heights.