Carlos Enrique Mendoza (born November 27, 1979) is a Venezuelan professional baseball manager for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously served as a bench coach for the New York Yankees.
Early life and playing career
Mendoza was born, raised and attended college in Venezuela.[1] He signed as a free agent with the San Francisco Giants and also played for the New York Yankees organization as a utility infielder.[2] Mendoza played in Minor League Baseball for 13 seasons.[3]
Coaching career
Mendoza became a member of the Staten Island Yankees coaching staff in 2009 before joining the Charleston RiverDogs in 2010. During the 2011 campaign, he served as the manager of the Gulf Coast League Yankees. He then returned to the RiverDogs as their manager before the 2012 season.[4][5] He became a roving defensive instructor in the Yankees' organization after the 2012 season.[6]
After the 2017 season, the Yankees promoted Mendoza to their major league coaching staff as an infield coach.[7] On November 11, 2019, Mendoza was named the bench coach of the Yankees, replacing Josh Bard.[8]
On June 6, 2021, Mendoza was ejected for the first time in his MLB career by second base umpire Bill Miller despite not saying a word. He was likely confused with Hitting coach Marcus Thames who was the one arguing. The game also saw fellow Yankees coach Phil Nevin ejected by home plate umpire Gabe Morales in the previous inning.[9]
On November 13, 2023, Mendoza was named the manager of the New York Mets. He signed a three-year contract with a club option for a fourth year.[10] On July 12, 2024, Mendoza was ejected from a game against the Colorado Rockies after arguing with home plate umpire Jeremie Rehak following a strike 3 call on Jose Iglesias, his first ejection as a manager.[11]
Managerial record
- As of July 24, 2024
| Team | Year | Regular season | Postseason | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | Won | Lost | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | |||
| NYM | 2024 | 102 | 54 | 48 | .529 | – | – | – | |||
| Total | 102 | 54 | 48 | .529 | 0 | 0 | – | ||||
Personal life
As of March 2021, Mendoza is married to Francis Mendoza, and has two sons.[1]
References
- ^ a b Caldera, Pete (3 March 2021). "Who is Carlos Mendoza? 5 things to know about the Yankees' interim manager". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Sammon, Will (13 November 2023). "Tales of new Mets manager Carlos Mendoza: 'He'll be in the fight with the guys'". The Athletic. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Miller, Andrew. "Mendoza starts 1st season as manager of RiverDogs". postandcourier.com.
- ^ Carlos Mendoza will be manager of RiverDogs. Post and Courier. Retrieved on 23 December 2017.
- ^ "Yankees Tab Carlos Mendoza as RiverDogs Manager". Charleston RiverDogs News.
- ^ "Pedrique to coach RiverDogs". postandcourier.com.
- ^ "Phil Nevin anticipating season with Yankees". MLB.com. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ^ Ackert, Kristie (11 November 2019). "Carlos Mendoza will replace Josh Bard as the Yankees' bench coach". nydailynews.com.
- ^ "MLB Ejections 070-71 - Gabe Morales & Bill Miller (NYY x2)".
- ^ "Carlos Mendoza named Mets manager". MLB.com. 13 November 2023.
- ^ WATCH: Mets fans cheer as Carlos Mendoza gets ejected after José Iglesias was called out on strikes, SportsKeeda, July 13, 2024
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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