William Nathaniel "Buck" Showalter III (born May 23, 1956) is an American Major League Baseball (MLB) manager for the Baltimore Orioles. He has previously served in a similar capacity with the New York Yankees (1992–1995), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–2000), and Texas Rangers (2003–2006). He was formerly a professional baseball player and a television analyst for ESPN.
A two-time American League (AL) Manager of the Year, Showalter has earned a reputation for building baseball teams into postseason contenders in short periods of time. He helped the Yankees rise from the bottom half of the AL East to first place before a players' strike prematurely ended the 1994 campaign. Under his watch, the Diamondbacks made their first-ever playoff appearance in only its second year of existence. He would leave both franchises just prior to seasons when they won the World Series.
Showalter, who was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, on May 23, 1956, grew up in nearby Century. His father, William Nathaniel II, served 23 years as a teacher and principal at Century High School, from which the younger Showalter eventually graduated. Before becoming a teacher, his father had been a Little All-American fullback in 1940 at Milligan College, and had considered a career in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but chose to become a high school coach and teacher instead.
Derek Sanderson Jeter ( /ˈdʒiːtər/; born June 26, 1974) is an American baseball shortstop who has played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. A five-time World Series champion, Jeter has been a central figure of the Yankees during their success of the 1990s and 2000s due to his clubhouse presence, on-field leadership, hitting ability, and baserunning. He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits (3,155), games played (2,472), stolen bases (342), and at bats (10,066). His accolades include twelve All-Star selections, five Gold Glove Awards, four Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and the Roberto Clemente Award. Jeter is the all-time MLB leader in hits by a shortstop, and the 28th player to reach 3,000 hits.
The Yankees drafted Jeter out of high school in 1992, and he debuted in the major leagues in 1995. The following year, he became the Yankees' starting shortstop, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and helped the team win the 1996 World Series. Jeter continued to contribute during the team's championship seasons of 1998–2000; he finished third in voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1998, recorded multiple career-high numbers in 1999, and won both the All-Star Game MVP and World Series MVP Awards in 2000. He has consistently placed among the AL leaders in hits and runs scored for the past ten years, and since 2003 has served as the Yankees' team captain.
Buck Showalter joins "O's Xtra" after the O's 8-5 win
Steve Pearce, J.J. Hardy and Buck Showalter talk about the O's rain-delayed win
Buck Showalter discusses the Orioles' historic win over the White Sox
Buck Showalter In-Studio on The Dan Patrick Show (Full Interview) 5/5/15
Buck Showalter on the Dan Patrick Show (Full Interview) 4/9/14
"You Have Caught The Tater": Buck Showalter Joins Olbermann
Showalter ejected for arguing strike three
Buck Showalter Pranks Orioles Pitcher Darren O'Day
Girardi has a heated exchange with Showalter
Buck Showalter says the manager has nearly zero impact on games
Buck Showalter shares his thoughts about being on Seinfeld
STL@BAL: Showalter tossed in 7th after arguing call
Buck Showalter: "Not So Much"
Buck Showalter reacts to Ubaldo Jimenez's ejection in his postgame interview
Buck Showalter joins "O's Xtra" after the O's 8-5 win
Steve Pearce, J.J. Hardy and Buck Showalter talk about the O's rain-delayed win
Buck Showalter discusses the Orioles' historic win over the White Sox
Buck Showalter In-Studio on The Dan Patrick Show (Full Interview) 5/5/15
Buck Showalter on the Dan Patrick Show (Full Interview) 4/9/14
"You Have Caught The Tater": Buck Showalter Joins Olbermann
Showalter ejected for arguing strike three
Buck Showalter Pranks Orioles Pitcher Darren O'Day
Girardi has a heated exchange with Showalter
Buck Showalter says the manager has nearly zero impact on games
Buck Showalter shares his thoughts about being on Seinfeld
STL@BAL: Showalter tossed in 7th after arguing call
Buck Showalter: "Not So Much"
Buck Showalter reacts to Ubaldo Jimenez's ejection in his postgame interview
Buck Showalter talks after the O's clinch the AL East
Buck Showalter Press Conference After Royals Beat Orioles to Win ALCS
WSRE | Conversations with Jeff Weeks | Buck Showalter
Seinfeld: George sabotages the Yankees by changing uniforms to cotton
Buck Showalter weighs in on the O's tiff with Jose Bautista
Buck Showalter profound outlook on Baltimore Riots..!
Buck Showalter on Derek Jeter's legacy and career
Buck Showalter talks about J.J. Hardy's return
Buck Showalter shares his thoughts on the Orioles' sweep in Tampa Bay
Buck Showalter on The Dan Patrick Show (Full Interview) 10/08/2014
Buck Showalter Postgame Interview After Orioles Win AL East
Gentry Thomas interviews Buck Showalter
Baltimore Orioles 2015 Spring Training Buck Showalter Interview
Jones photobombs Showalter during interview
Buck Showalter discusses Tommy Hunter's blown save and the O's loss
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Buck Showalter Interview with Ed Lucas
Buck Showalter breaks down Tommy Hunter's outing in O's 6-5 loss
Jim and Mike interview Buck Showalter about the O's 5-0 win over Tampa
Gary Thorne interviews Buck Showalter about Chris Tillman's outing in the O's 9-1 loss
Buck Showalter weighs in on his management style
Buck Showalter speaks after the O's 6-2 opening day victory
Neither Showalter, Girardi expect any carryover
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