Bo Porter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bo Porter |
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Porter with the Astros in 2013
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| Los Angeles Angels – No. 88 | |||
| Outfielder / Manager / Coach | |||
| Born: July 5, 1972 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| debut | |||
| May 9, 1999, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| August 7, 2001, for the Texas Rangers | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .214 | ||
| Home runs | 2 | ||
| Runs batted in | 8 | ||
| Managerial record | 110–190 | ||
| Winning % | .367 | ||
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As player
As manager
As coach
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Marquis Donnell "Bo" Porter (born July 5, 1972) is an American former professional baseball player, manager, and coach. He is currently the first base coach for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before this, he worked as a special assistant to the Atlanta Braves general manager and coached for the Braves. Porter also managed the Houston Astros for two seasons. In 2019, he became a TV broadcaster for the Washington Nationals.
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Early Life and Sports
Bo Porter grew up in Newark, New Jersey. He went to Weequahic High School. There, he was a top athlete in baseball, football, and basketball.
He then attended the University of Iowa. He played both baseball and football for the Iowa Hawkeyes college teams. He was recognized as an All-Big Ten Conference player in both sports.
Playing Baseball Professionally
The Chicago Cubs picked Bo Porter in the 1993 Major League Baseball draft.
In 1999, Porter played his first game in the major leagues with the Cubs. After that season, the Oakland Athletics chose him in the Rule 5 draft. This draft allows teams to pick players from other teams' minor league rosters. After the 2000 season, the Texas Rangers claimed him. He became a free agent after the 2001 season. He then played in the minor leagues for the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies before ending his playing career.
After Playing: Coaching and Managing
Starting as a Coach
After his playing days, Porter became a hitting coach for a minor league team in 2005. The next year, he managed another minor league team. From 2007 to 2009, he was the third base coach for the Florida Marlins. He also taught players about outfield and base running.
Coaching for the Diamondbacks
In 2010, Porter joined the Arizona Diamondbacks as their third base coach. Later that year, he was promoted to bench coach. The bench coach works closely with the manager. After the 2010 season, the Diamondbacks let him go.
With the Washington Nationals
On November 2, 2010, Bo Porter became the new third base coach for the Washington Nationals. He stayed with the Nationals for two seasons.
Managing the Houston Astros
On September 27, 2012, Bo Porter was named the new manager of the Houston Astros. He took over a team that was trying to rebuild with young players. Porter was the first Astros manager to lead the team in the American League.
In 2013, the Astros won their first game but then struggled. They finished the season with 51 wins and 111 losses. In 2014, the team showed some improvement. By the end of August, they had won more games than in the previous three seasons. However, on September 1, 2014, the Astros fired Porter. He was replaced by Tom Lawless for the rest of the season.
Back to Coaching: Atlanta Braves
On October 3, 2014, the Atlanta Braves hired Porter as their third base coach. He also helped with outfield and base-running coaching. After the 2016 season, he became a special assistant to the Braves' general manager.
Helping Unsigned Players
In 2018, Bo Porter ran a special spring training camp for baseball players who didn't have a team yet. This camp was set up by the Major League Baseball Players Association. It helped players stay in shape and get ready for the season while they waited for a contract. Porter quickly put together a team of coaches, including famous former players, to help run the camp.
Broadcasting Career
On January 25, 2019, Porter joined the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). He became a co-anchor and analyst for the Nats Xtra shows. These shows air before and after Washington Nationals games.
Coaching for the Los Angeles Angels
In November 2023, it was announced that Bo Porter would become the first base coach for the Los Angeles Angels.
Managerial Record
| Team | Year | Regular season | Postseason | |||||||
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| Games | Won | Lost | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
| HOU | 2013 | 162 | 51 | 111 | .315 | 5th in AL West | – | – | – | – |
| HOU | 2014 | 138 | 59 | 79 | .428 | Fired | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 300 | 110 | 190 | .367 | – | – | – | |||
Personal Life
Bo Porter is from Newark, New Jersey. However, he has lived in Houston, Texas, since 1996. In 1998, he started the Future All-Stars Sports Development Academy.
In August 2022, Porter opened the Bo Porter Academy. This is a private school for middle and high school students who are also baseball players. He is also the CEO of Bo Porter Enterprise and CORE Multimedia Group.
Bo Porter is married to Dr. Heather Brown, who is an orthodontist. They have three sons named Bryce, Jaxon, and Jace.
See also
- Rule 5 draft results
