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Moriarty9 · 02-13-2009, 07:11 PM

Kimm hired as Padres manager
Rookie skipper takes reigns in San Diego
May 17, 1999

SAN DIEGO — The Padres today announced they hired Bruce Kimm as the team's new manager, effective immediately.

Kimm, 47, has never managed at the big league level before. Though the club has not confirmed who was considered for the position, it is believed Kimm beat out bench coach Johnny Oates for the job.

Oates owns a 618-573 career managerial record with the Baltimore Orioles (1991-1994) and Texas Rangers (1995-1998). Oates acted as manager for San Diego's last game after Ron Jackson was fired. The Padres lost that game 8-1 in Cincinnati.

Kimm played for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Detroit Tigers during his big league career as a catcher. In 186 games from 1976-1980, he hit .237 with one home run. He is perhaps best known as the personal catcher for Tigers phenom Mark "The Bird" Fidrych.

Kimm signed a contract to manage the Padres through the 2001 season. He won the 1995 Southern League Manager of the Year award while with the Cubs organization.

Kimm while with the Cubs organization.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Kimm hired as Padres manager Rookie skipper takes reigns in San Diego May 17, 1999 SAN DIEGO — The Padres today announced they hired Bruce Kimm as the team's new manager, effective immediately. Kimm, 47, has never managed at the big league level before. Though the club has not confirmed who was considered for the position, it is believed Kimm beat out bench coach Johnny Oates for the job. Oates owns a 618-573 career managerial record with the Baltimore Orioles (1991-1994) and Texas Rangers (1995-1998). Oates acted as manager for San Diego's last game after Ron Jackson was fired. The Padres lost that game 8-1 in Cincinnati. Kimm played for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Detroit Tigers during his big league career as a catcher. In 186 games from 1976-1980, he hit .237 with one home run. He is perhaps best known as the personal catcher for Tigers phenom Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. Kimm signed a contract to manage the Padres through the 2001 season. He won the 1995 Southern League Manager of the Year award while with the Cubs organization. Kimm while with the Cubs organization.