José Offerman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids José Offerman |
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Offerman during the 2014 Caribbean Series
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| Algodoneros de Unión Laguna | |||
| Infielder / Manager | |||
| Born: November 8, 1968 San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic |
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| August 19, 1990, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
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| October 2, 2005, for the New York Mets | |||
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| Batting average | .273 | ||
| Home runs | 57 | ||
| Runs batted in | 537 | ||
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José Antonio Offerman Dono was born on November 8, 1968. He is a professional baseball manager and a former infielder from the Dominican Republic. Currently, he manages the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna team in the Mexican League. José Offerman played professional baseball for almost 20 years. This included 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) and four seasons in other leagues after leaving MLB.
He recently managed the Tigres del Licey team in the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). He led them to win the LIDOM Championship in 2008–2009, 2013–2014, and 2022–2023.
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Starting His Baseball Journey
After finishing high school in San Pedro de Macorís, José Offerman joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1986. In 1988, he completed his first professional season. He was even named the Best Prospect in the Pioneer League. He quickly moved up through the minor leagues.
Making His Major League Debut
José Offerman made his first appearance in the major leagues on August 19, 1990. He played against the Montreal Expos. He became one of the few players in baseball history to hit a home run in his very first time at bat in a major league game.
Playing in the Major Leagues
By 1992, Offerman became the main shortstop for the Dodgers. On the opening day of the 1993 season, he was the first batter to ever face the Florida Marlins. He made his first appearance in the All-Star Game in 1995. After that season, he was traded to the Kansas City Royals.
Success with the Royals and Red Sox
After playing as a utility player for a year, he became the starting second baseman for the Royals in 1997. Offerman had some of his best hitting seasons with Kansas City. In 1998, he hit for a .315 batting average. He also led the league with 13 triples and had 45 stolen bases. After that season, he joined the Boston Red Sox. He made the All-Star Game for the second time in 1999.
Later Years in MLB
While Offerman was a good hitter, his defense sometimes struggled. His hitting performance started to decline in 2000. He was sent to the Seattle Mariners during the 2002 season but was released afterward. In 2003, he played for the Bridgeport Bluefish in an independent league. In 2004, he joined the Minnesota Twins and was a strong pinch-hitter. He started 2005 with the Philadelphia Phillies and later signed with the New York Mets.
Baseball Beyond the USA
Offerman played in the 2008 Caribbean Series for the Tigres del Licey. He helped the team win its tenth Caribbean Series title. During this series, he signed a contract with the Veracruz Red Eagles of the Mexican League.
Managing in the Dominican League
In December 2008, Offerman became the player-manager for Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). With Offerman as manager, Licey won the LIDOM championship. As champions, Licey was invited to play in the 2009 Caribbean Series.
On January 7, 2014, Offerman was again named manager of the Tigres del Licey. He led Licey to another LIDOM Championship. As champions, Licey was invited to the 2014 Caribbean Series.
Challenging Moments on the Field
José Offerman has not played or managed professional baseball in the United States since 2007. On August 14, 2007, while playing for the Long Island Ducks, an incident occurred during a game. Offerman reacted strongly after being hit by a pitch, which led to a difficult situation on the field. Other players were injured during the event. As a result, Offerman was suspended indefinitely from the league.
A lawsuit was later filed against him in 2009. In July 2014, the court ordered Offerman to pay money in connection with the injuries caused during the incident.
Another On-Field Incident
On January 16, 2010, another incident happened during a LIDOM game. Offerman, who was managing the Tigres del Licey, had a strong disagreement with an umpire. This led to a physical interaction. Offerman was then taken to the local police station.
The American umpires working the game resigned and left the country the next day. Because of this incident, Offerman received a lifetime ban from LIDOM. However, this suspension was later lifted in February 2013.
Becoming a Manager
Managing the Conspiradores de Querétaro
On February 6, 2024, José Offerman joined the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League as their manager. He was recognized for his excellent work and received the 2024 Mexican League Manager of the Year Award.
On June 6, 2025, it was announced that Offerman left the team. Rafael Rijo took over as manager.
Managing the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna
On July 21, 2025, Offerman was hired as the manager for the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. He replaced Carmelo Martínez, who had been serving as the interim manager.
Personal Life
José Offerman is the father of JoJo Offerman. She is known as a former ring announcer for WWE and a former reality television star.
See also
In Spanish: José Offerman para niños
- List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders
- List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders
