Ozzie Guillén facts for kids
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Guillén in August 2008
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| Tiburones de La Guaira | |||
| Shortstop / Manager | |||
| Born: January 20, 1964 Ocumare del Tuy, Venezuela |
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| April 9, 1985, for the Chicago White Sox | |||
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| October 1, 2000, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .264 | ||
| Home runs | 28 | ||
| Runs batted in | 619 | ||
| Managerial record | 747–710 | ||
| Winning % | .513 | ||
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As manager
As coach
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 Baseball Hall of Fame |
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| Induction | 2011 | ||
Oswaldo José Guillén Barrios (born January 20, 1964) is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball player. He is currently the manager of Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan League. Guillén played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball for 16 seasons, mostly with the Chicago White Sox, from 1985 to 2000.
During his playing career, he won the American League Rookie of the Year Award and a Gold Glove. He was known as one of the best defensive shortstops of his time. Later, Guillén managed the Chicago White Sox from 2004 to 2011, leading them to a World Series victory in 2005. He then managed the Miami Marlins in 2012. In 2005, Guillén became the first Latino manager in major league history to win a World Series.
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Playing Career Highlights
Ozzie Guillén was a quick and skilled shortstop. He was part of a group of talented shortstops from Venezuela. The San Diego Padres first signed him in 1980. In 1984, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox.
Rookie of the Year Success
In 1985, Guillén was named the American League Rookie of the Year. He was also the third rookie shortstop in baseball history to win a fielding title. He was known for his exciting and aggressive playing style. For example, in a game on August 2, 1985, he hit a single, stole second base, and then scored the winning run on another hit, surprising the opposing team.
Overcoming Injuries
On April 21, 1992, Guillén had a serious knee injury. This injury made him miss most of the season and affected his speed and defensive range for the rest of his career. However, he bounced back in 1993. That year, he had his best hitting season, with a .280 batting average and 50 runs batted in (RBI). The White Sox won their division that season.
After 13 seasons with the White Sox, Guillén became a free agent in 1997. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and then the Atlanta Braves. He helped the Braves win the 1999 National League Championship Series in 1999. The Braves reached the 1999 World Series, but lost to the New York Yankees. He played one more year with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2000 before retiring as a player at age 36.
Career Achievements as a Player
In his 16-year career, Guillén played in 1,993 games. He had 1,764 hits and a .264 career batting average. He was an All-Star three times (1988, 1990, 1991) and won the Gold Glove Award in 1990. He was known as one of the best defensive shortstops in the American League.
Managerial Career
After his playing career, Ozzie Guillén became a coach. He coached for the Montreal Expos (2001-2002) and the Florida Marlins (2003), where he helped them win the World Series.
Leading the Chicago White Sox
In 2004, Guillén was hired as the manager of the Chicago White Sox. Fans gave him a huge welcome at his first game. In 2005, he led the White Sox to their first American League pennant since 1959. Even better, they won their first World Series since 1917, sweeping the Houston Astros in four games! This made Guillén the first Latino manager to win a World Series. In November 2005, he was voted the American League Manager of the Year Award. He managed the White Sox until 2011, winning 678 games.
Managing the Miami Marlins
On September 28, 2011, the Miami Marlins announced Guillén as their new manager. The Marlins were expected to do well, but they finished the 2012 season with a record of 69 wins and 93 losses. On October 23, 2012, Guillén was let go by the Marlins.
Return to Tiburones de La Guaira
In February 2016, Guillén was hired to manage the Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. He returned to manage them again for the 2023–24 season. Under his leadership, the team won the LVBP championship, their first in 38 years! He then managed them in the 2024 Caribbean Series.
Managerial Record Overview
| Team | Year | Regular season | Postseason | |||||||
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| Games | Won | Lost | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
| CWS | 2004 | 162 | 83 | 79 | .512 | 2nd in AL Central | – | – | – | – |
| CWS | 2005 | 162 | 99 | 63 | .611 | 1st in AL Central | 11 | 1 | .917 | Won World Series (HOU) |
| CWS | 2006 | 162 | 90 | 72 | .556 | 3rd in AL Central | – | – | – | – |
| CWS | 2007 | 162 | 72 | 90 | .444 | 4th in AL Central | – | – | – | – |
| CWS | 2008 | 163 | 89 | 74 | .546 | 1st in AL Central | 1 | 3 | .250 | Lost ALDS (TB) |
| CWS | 2009 | 162 | 79 | 83 | .488 | 3rd in AL Central | – | – | – | – |
| CWS | 2010 | 162 | 88 | 74 | .543 | 2nd in AL Central | – | – | – | – |
| CWS | 2011 | 160 | 78 | 82 | .488 | released | – | – | – | – |
| CWS total | 1295 | 678 | 617 | .524 | 12 | 4 | .750 | |||
| MIA | 2012 | 162 | 69 | 93 | .426 | 5th in NL East | – | – | – | – |
| MIA total | 162 | 69 | 93 | .426 | 0 | 0 | – | |||
| Total | 1457 | 747 | 710 | .513 | 12 | 4 | .750 | |||
Broadcasting Career
After managing, Guillén joined ESPN Deportes in 2013. He worked as a baseball analyst and talk show panelist. He is currently a studio analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, talking about White Sox games.
Personal Life
Ozzie Guillén married Ibis Cárdenas in 1983. They have three sons: Ozwaldo "Ozzie" Jr., Oney, and Ozney. In January 2006, when Ozzie Guillén turned 42, he, his wife, and son Oney became naturalized U.S. citizens. His son, Ozzie Jr., is a Spanish-language broadcaster for the White Sox radio network.
See also
In Spanish: Oswaldo Guillén para niños
- List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela
