Former Bull Named Mets’ New Manager

On Monday, the New York Mets named former Durham Bull Mickey Callaway their new manager. He had served as pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians since 2014.

Callaway is the Bulls’ Triple-A franchise leader in wins, compiling a 34–17 record across parts of four different seasons in the Bull City. The Tennessee native joined the Bulls midway through the 1998 season, and split 1998 through 2001 between Double-A Orlando, Durham and Tampa Bay.

Callaway’s Career with Durham
1998: 5–3, 4.53 ERA in 9 G, 8 GS
1999: 7–1, 4.20 ERA in 15 GS
2000: 11–6, 5.29 ERA in 26 G, 20 GS
2001: 11–7, 3.07 ERA in 29 G, 21 GS

The right-hander becomes the second former Bull (Triple-A era) to become a Major League manager (joining the Rays’ Kevin Cash), and joins Brian Snitker of the Atlanta Braves as active Major League managers who have worn the Durham Bulls uniform.