Angel Otani's new director is Joe Maddon, October 17, 4:16
It was decided that Joe Maddon, who was chosen as the best director three times as the new director of Angels to which Shohei Otani belongs in the major leagues, will take office.
This was announced by Angels on the 16th.
Angels dismissed Brad Aussmouth, who was in his first year, because he was sluggish to fourth place with 72 wins and 90 losses in the western part of the American League, where five teams compete.
Angels was in the process of selecting his successor, but until this season, he agreed to a contract with Mr. Maddon, the director of the Cubs to which Darvish pitchers belong.
65-year-old Maddon played as a catcher in a minor league team under the umbrella of Angels when he was active, and served as a bench coach at Angels after his retirement. did.
Mr. Maddon served as Raise's director from 2006 to 2014 and in 2008 led his team to advance into the World Series.
From 2015 to this season, he led Cubs and in 2016, he won the World Series for the first time in 108 years.
Mr. Maddon is known as a great general who has been chosen as the best director three times, and it will be noted that Angels who have not advanced to the playoffs since 2014 can be rebuilt.