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This article profiles Mike Shildt, the current manager of the San Diego Padres. Born in 1968 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Shildt took an unconventional path to MLB management, never having played professional baseball. He began as a scout and minor league coach with the St. Louis Cardinals organization, winning three consecutive minor league championships from 2010-2012. Shildt became the Cardinals' manager in 2018 and won NL Manager of the Year in 2019, leading the team to the NLCS. Known for emphasizing strong defense and baserunning, he guided the Cardinals to a franchise-record 17-game winning streak in 2021. After parting ways with St. Louis, Shildt joined the Padres organization in 2022 and was named manager in 2023. In his first season with San Diego, he led the team to a 93-69 record and a playoff appearance, earning a contract extension through 2027. With a .570 career winning percentage, Shildt has established himself as one of baseball's most successful managers.
June 23, 2025
