Angels Announce Exciting Choice for New Manager Role

The Los Angeles Angels have announced Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, succeeding Ron Washington, as reported on October 21, 2025. This decision comes after a thorough search to fill the managerial vacancy for the upcoming season.

Kurt Suzuki: A New Era for the Angels

Kurt Suzuki, a 42-year-old former catcher, will take on this pivotal role. Suzuki has an impressive career background, having played for multiple Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, including:

• Oakland Athletics
• Minnesota Twins
• Washington Nationals
• Atlanta Braves

He retired in 2022 and has since been a special assistant in the Angels’ front office. Suzuki is particularly notable as the first Hawaiian-born manager in MLB history.

Career Highlights

During his 16-year career, Suzuki achieved numerous milestones. These include:

• Winning a championship with the Nationals in 2019
• Being named an All-Star in 2014 while with the Twins
• Amassing a .255 career batting average, with 295 doubles, 143 home runs, and 730 RBIs over 1,635 games

From 2008 until his retirement, he ranked second among MLB catchers in hits (1,314) and was highly regarded for his offensive contributions.

Angels’ Managerial Search

The Angels were one of nine teams looking for a new manager this offseason, and they were the first to finalize their choice. Other candidates included:

• Albert Pujols
• Torii Hunter
• Bo Porter (former first- and third-base coach)

Pujols, who was the initial front-runner and interviewed for the position, could not come to terms with the Angels on financial aspects and coaching resources. Meanwhile, Porter’s interest did not lead to any official outreach from the Angels’ management.

With Suzuki at the helm, he will have the autonomy to select his coaching staff. The team’s decision-making regarding retained coaches remains unclear.

A Turn in the Journey

The Angels are entering a new chapter under Suzuki’s leadership. He becomes the fifth manager in eight seasons, following Mike Scioscia’s departure in 2018. Previous managers include Brad Ausmus, Joe Maddon, and Ron Washington, with only Phil Nevin having no prior managerial experience before stepping up in 2022.

The Angels look forward to revitalizing their performance this season under Suzuki’s guidance, aiming for improved results and a renewed team spirit.