Former relief pitcher Craig Stammen spent his playing career with the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo
The San Diego Padres hired former relief pitcher Craig Stammen as their new manager, the team announced Thursday.
Stammen signed a three-year contract with the Padres. He will replace former manager Mike Shildt, who announced his retirement last month after leading the Padres to a 183-141 record over the last two seasons.
“Craig has been a strong presence in our organization for nearly a decade,” Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller said. “He possesses deep organizational knowledge and brings natural leadership qualities to the manager’s chair.
“As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him. His strength of character, competitive nature and talent for bringing people together make him the ideal choice to lead the Padres.”
Stammen, 41, was a 12th-round pick by the Washington Nationals in the 2005 MLB Draft. He also spent time with the Padres from 2016 through 2022. The right-handed pitcher went 55-44 with a 3.66 ERA over 562 appearances.
The Padres hired Stammen as an assistant to the coaching staff and baseball operations department in 2024.
