Brandon Hyde, rumored to be the next manager of the Baltimore Orioles all week long, earned the title officially Friday afternoon.Hyde, 45, becomes the 20th manager in Orioles history. He begins his first Major League managerial role following 16 professional seasons in the coaching ranks and four professional seasons as a player. Hyde most recently served as the Chicago Cubs bench coach in 2018, his second season in this role (also in 2014).Orioles Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Elias released a statement, saying, "After conducting an intensive search, I believe that we have found the ideal leader for the next era of Orioles baseball. Brandon's deep background in player development and Major League coaching, most recently helping to shape the Cubs into a World Champion, has thoroughly prepared him for this job and distinguished him throughout our interview process. I look forward to introducing him to our fans next week and to working together with him to build the next great Orioles team."The turnaround won't come quickly in Baltimore as they totally rebuild the farm system in terms of players and philosophy. The challenge for Hyde will be to get the best out of what will admittedly be a team at the Big League level with less talent than the rest of the AL East.Hyde also spent three seasons as the Cubs first base coach from 2015-17, and previously served as Chicago's director of player development from August 2012 through the 2013 season, after joining the Cubs in December 2011 as their minor league field coordinator. The Cubs qualified for the postseason four times during his tenure, including winning the franchise's first World Series title in 108 years during the 2016 season.Prior to joining the Cubs, Hyde spent nine seasons in the Miami Marlins organization. The Santa Rosa, California-native signed with the Chicago White Sox in 1997 as an undrafted free agent out of Long Beach State University. He spent four seasons in the White Sox minor league system, as a catcher and first baseman, reaching the Triple-A level in 2000. In 2001, he played 17 games for the Chico Heat of the Independent Western League. The Orioles plan to introduce Hyde during a press conference on Monday.

Brandon Hyde, rumored to be the next manager of the Baltimore Orioles all week long, earned the title officially Friday afternoon.

Hyde, 45, becomes the 20th manager in Orioles history. He begins his first Major League managerial role following 16 professional seasons in the coaching ranks and four professional seasons as a player. Hyde most recently served as the Chicago Cubs bench coach in 2018, his second season in this role (also in 2014).

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Orioles Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Elias released a statement, saying, "After conducting an intensive search, I believe that we have found the ideal leader for the next era of Orioles baseball. Brandon's deep background in player development and Major League coaching, most recently helping to shape the Cubs into a World Champion, has thoroughly prepared him for this job and distinguished him throughout our interview process. I look forward to introducing him to our fans next week and to working together with him to build the next great Orioles team."



The turnaround won't come quickly in Baltimore as they totally rebuild the farm system in terms of players and philosophy. The challenge for Hyde will be to get the best out of what will admittedly be a team at the Big League level with less talent than the rest of the AL East.



Hyde also spent three seasons as the Cubs first base coach from 2015-17, and previously served as Chicago's director of player development from August 2012 through the 2013 season, after joining the Cubs in December 2011 as their minor league field coordinator. The Cubs qualified for the postseason four times during his tenure, including winning the franchise's first World Series title in 108 years during the 2016 season.

Prior to joining the Cubs, Hyde spent nine seasons in the Miami Marlins organization.

The Santa Rosa, California-native signed with the Chicago White Sox in 1997 as an undrafted free agent out of Long Beach State University. He spent four seasons in the White Sox minor league system, as a catcher and first baseman, reaching the Triple-A level in 2000. In 2001, he played 17 games for the Chico Heat of the Independent Western League.

The Orioles plan to introduce Hyde during a press conference on Monday.



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O’s Executive Vice President and General Manager @MElias on new manager, Brandon Hyde. #Birdland pic.twitter.com/8Cd48CnvxT — Baltimore Orioles 😷 (@Orioles) December 14, 2018

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