Carlos Mendoza
Mendoza with the New York Yankees in 2021
New York Mets – No. 28
Infielder / Manager
Born: (1979-11-27) November 27, 1979
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
Teams
As coach

As manager

Carlos Enrique Mendoza (born November 27, 1979) is a Venezuelan professional baseball manager for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He previously served as a bench coach for the New York Yankees.

Early life and playing career

Mendoza was born, raised and attended college in Venezuela.[1] He signed as a free agent with the San Francisco Giants and also played for the New York Yankees organization as a utility infielder.[2] Mendoza played in Minor League Baseball for 13 seasons.[3]

Coaching career

Mendoza became a member of the Staten Island Yankees coaching staff in 2009 before joining the Charleston RiverDogs in 2010. During the 2011 campaign, he served as the manager of the Gulf Coast League Yankees. He then returned to the RiverDogs as their manager before the 2012 season.[4][5] He became a roving defensive instructor in the Yankees' organization after the 2012 season.[6]

After the 2017 season, the Yankees promoted Mendoza to their major league coaching staff as an infield coach.[7] On November 11, 2019, Mendoza was named the bench coach of the Yankees, replacing Josh Bard.[8]

On June 6, 2021, Mendoza was ejected for the first time in his MLB career by second base umpire Bill Miller. The game also saw fellow Yankees coach Phil Nevin ejected by home plate umpire Gabe Morales in the previous inning.[9]

On November 13, 2023, Mendoza was named the manager of the New York Mets. He signed a three-year contract with a club option for a fourth year.[10]

Personal life

As of March 2021, Mendoza was married and had two sons.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Caldera, Pete (March 3, 2021). "Who is Carlos Mendoza? 5 things to know about the Yankees' interim manager". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Sammon, Will (November 13, 2023). "Tales of new Mets manager Carlos Mendoza: 'He'll be in the fight with the guys'". The Athletic. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  3. ↑ Miller, Andrew. "Mendoza starts 1st season as manager of RiverDogs". postandcourier.com.
  4. ↑ Carlos Mendoza will be manager of RiverDogs. Post and Courier. Retrieved on December 23, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Yankees Tab Carlos Mendoza as RiverDogs Manager". Charleston RiverDogs News.
  6. ↑ "Pedrique to coach RiverDogs". postandcourier.com.
  7. ↑ "Phil Nevin anticipating season with Yankees". MLB.com. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  8. ↑ Ackert, Kristie (November 11, 2019). "Carlos Mendoza will replace Josh Bard as the Yankees' bench coach". nydailynews.com.
  9. ↑ "MLB Ejections 070-71 - Gabe Morales & Bill Miller (NYY x2)".
  10. ↑ "Carlos Mendoza named Mets manager". MLB.com. 13 November 2023.
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