Joe Torre Hall of Fame MLB

Joe Torre built a remarkable second career as a manager after an 18-year playing career. Over 29 seasons, he managed the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. His greatest success came with the Yankees, whom he guided to the postseason in all 12 seasons from 1996 through 2007. New York won six American League pennants and four World Series championships under Torre, including three straight titles from 1998 through 2000.

He also led the Dodgers to consecutive NL West titles in 2008 and 2009. Torre finished his managerial career with 2,326 victories, ranking fifth all time, and a .538 winning percentage. He became the only person to reach 2,000 hits as a player and 2,000 wins as a manager. Torre was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014 as a manager.

Torre's Awards and Honors

• 4× World Series champion as manager (1996,1998,1999,2000)
• 6× American League pennant winner
• 2× American League Manager of the Year (1996, 1998)
• 12 consecutive Yankees postseason appearances (1996–2007)
• 2× NL West champion with Dodgers (2008, 2009)
• 2013 World Baseball Classic manager for Team USA

MLB Contribution

• Four World Series championships
• Six AL pennants with the Yankees
• First player-manager in MLB since 1959
• 2,326 managerial wins — fifth-most in MLB history
• 12 straight postseason appearances with the Yankees (1996–2007)
• Only Major Leaguer with 2,000 career hits as a player and 2,000 victories as a manager