BALTIMORE — Buck Showalter is pledging to restore the luster to the Baltimore Orioles, a proud franchise that has fallen on hard times.
The 54-year-old was introduced Monday as the Orioles’ new manager.
Showalter has built contenders with the Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. The Orioles have the worst record in the majors at 32-73 and will be a challenge for his renowned preparation, attention to detail and ability to work with young players.
Showalter inherits a team full of problems and question marks. He takes over for interim manager Juan Samuel, who was 17-34 after Dave Trembley was fired June 4.
President of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said Samuel will assume a special assignment role instead of returning to his previous job as third base coach.