John Schneider signs 3-year deal, will return as Blue Jays manager
Posted October 21, 2022 9:40 am.
Last Updated October 21, 2022 1:55 pm.
The Toronto Blue Jays announced Friday a three-year contract for John Schneider to remain as the club’s manager with a team option for the 2026 season.
Schneider, 42, was named interim manager of the Blue Jays on July 13 after Charlie Montoyo was fired, and led the Blue Jays to a 46-28 record to close out the 2022 regular season.
OFFICIAL: We’ve agreed to terms with John Schneider on a three-year contract as Manager with a team option for the 2026 season!
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— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 21, 2022
Schneider’s record of 46-28 gave him the highest winning percentage (.622) of any Jays manager who coached more than 10 games.
“Through his exceptional preparation, communication, positive energy, and relationships within the clubhouse, John demonstrated to us that he was the right leader for this team,” Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said in a statement.
“His passion for the game, commitment to the job, and impact in the dugout have been driving forces behind our success. We look forward to working together and coming back as a stronger team for the 2023 season.”
Schneider is the 14th manager of the Blue Jays since the franchise debuted in 1977.
Schneider was drafted by the Blue Jays in 2002 as a catcher and played six minor-league seasons before making the transition to coaching.
He joined Montoyo’s staff in 2019 as a coach focused on catching and took over as bench coach this year after essentially serving in the role during 2021.
“I am honoured, excited, and deeply humbled to continue leading this extraordinary group of players, coaches, and staff,” said Schneider.
“This organization has made me feel at home since day one. So many people have had a hand in helping me get here, and becoming manager of the Blue Jays is not something I take lightly. My family and I love Toronto and I can’t wait to build upon an already great group of players and bring a World Series back to all our fans across Canada.”
With files from Sportsnet’s baseball columnist Shi Davidi; and The Canadian Press
