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Kevin Forrest Cash (born December 6, 1977) is an American professional baseball manager and former player who is the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, Cash played catcher in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. As a player, Cash was listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 200 pounds (91 kg); he batted and threw right-handed. He was the bullpen coach for the Cleveland Indians before being hired as the Rays' manager in December 2014. Cash was the American League Manager of the Year in 2020 and 2021, the first AL manager to win the award consecutively. He entered the 2024 season as the longest-tenured manager in MLB.

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Amateur career

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Cash was a second baseman for Northside Little League in Tampa, Florida, on the team that reached the 1989 Little League World Series.[1][2] He attended Gaither High School, but initially failed to make the Cowboys baseball team.[3][4]

After graduating in 1996, he played college baseball for the Florida State Seminoles baseball team under head coach Mike Martin.[4] While at Florida State, Cash started 148 games as an infielder. He batted .299 with a career on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .923.[5] On February 26, 1998, he participated in the first-ever Tampa Bay Devil Rays game, an exhibition game against the Seminoles at Al Lang Field.[6]

He also appeared in two College World Series (1998, 1999) for Florida State, including a second-place finish in 1999, when he was voted second-team All American at third base by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).[7] He was also named MVP of the Tallahassee Regional in the 1999 College World Series.[6]

In the summer of 1999, he played for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[8][9] Cash volunteered to play catcher for Falmouth, and threw out two runners in his first inning behind the plate.[10][11] He went on to earn league All-Star and team MVP honors.[12][4]

Professional career

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Toronto Blue Jays

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In August 1999, he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent.[13] Cash began his professional career with the Hagerstown Suns in the South Atlantic League. After primarily playing third base in college, he was told to learn how to catch. Cash was roommates with Josh Holliday.[14] That year, he hit .245 with 10 home runs and 28 RBI in 59 games.[15]

In 2001, Cash was a member of the Dunedin Blue Jays. His presence behind the plate, alongside Josh Phelps, led to Jayson Werth moving to the outfield that year.[16] He Hit .283 with 12 homers in 105 games in High-A and threw out over 50 percent of base runners.[17]

Cash was moved to Double-A for the 2002 season. During his time with the Tennessee Smokies, he hit .277 with eight home runs and a league-leading 44 RBI while also throwing out 42 percent of base runners. Cash was promoted to Triple-A in June.[18] He hit .220 with 10 home runs and 26 RBI in 67 games for the Syracuse SkyChiefs, before getting called up to the majors in September.[19] He made his major league debut on September 6[20] and collected his first hit on September 11.[21]

Cash started the 2003 season back in Triple-A, where he hit .270 with eight home runs and 37 RBI in 93 games. He also participated in the All-Star Futures Game.[22] On August 11, Cash was promoted to the majors.[10] He hit his first major league home run on September 27.[23]

In 2004, Cash was the starting catcher to begin the season[24] until he went on the disabled list in May. He was then usurped by Gregg Zaun, who hit well in his absence.[25] Cash ultimately hit .193 while throwing out 44 percent of base runners in 60 games that year.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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On December 12, 2004, Cash was traded to the then-Tampa Bay Devil Rays for pitcher Chad Gaudin.[26] He began the season on the disabled list with a shoulder injury, but returned to the majors in June and hit a home run on the first pitch of his first at-bat.[27][28] He hit just .161 in 13 games and was optioned to Triple-A on July 22.[29]

On April 5, 2006, Cash was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay.[30][31] He cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Durham Bulls, where he spent the entire 2006 season.

Boston Red Sox

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Cash with the 2008 Red Sox

Cash signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on January 24, 2007.[32] He spent most of the season with the Pawtucket Red Sox, hitting .176 with seven home runs and 25 RBIs in 59 games. On August 17, Red Sox backup catcher Doug Mirabelli pulled a calf muscle rounding third base in the first game of a doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Cash was flown to Boston from Ottawa (where the Pawtucket Red Sox were playing the Ottawa Lynx) to catch in the nightcap of the doubleheader. He made it to Fenway Park after the game had started.[33] He started the game on August 19 against the Angels.[34] On September 7, Baltimore Orioles starter Daniel Cabrera threw a pitch near Dustin Pedroia's head. In the ensuing altercation, Cabrera and Cash, who was not playing, were ejected from the game.[35]

The Red Sox re-signed Cash to a minor league deal before the 2008 season.[36] When Doug Mirabelli was released during spring training, Cash became the team's choice for the backup catcher role.[37][38] He acted as the personal catcher for knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield for the season.[39] Cash initially wore uniform number 36, but switch to 30 when Paul Byrd joined the team in August.[40]

That year, Cash was one of three catchers on the Red Sox postseason roster, alongside Jason Varitek and David Ross.[41] He was used sparingly in the playoffs, making his only start in Game Four of the Championship Series, where he hit a home run in his first postseason at-bat.[42] On December 12, 2008, Cash was non-tendered by the Red Sox, officially making him a free agent.[43]

Cash with the 2009 New York Yankees

New York Yankees

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On December 23, 2008, Cash signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees with an invitation to spring training.[44][45] He began the 2009 season with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, but missed three weeks with a rotator cuff injury. On May 8, Cash was called up due to injuries to both Jorge Posada and José Molina. He was used alongside Francisco Cervelli as the team's catchers that month.[46][47]

Cash was optioned back to Triple-A on May 29, once Posada returned from the disabled list.[48] He was placed on the disabled list after undergoing surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. He had appeared in 10 games with the Yankees, batting .231 with three RBIs.[49] He was released on September 5.[50]

Houston Astros

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Before the 2010 season, Cash signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros that included an invite to spring training.[51][52] On May 5, Cash was called up to the Astros to replace a struggling J. R. Towles.[53][54] He made his pitching debut on May 28 in a 15–6 blowout loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Cash allowed three hits and one run in the eight inning.[55][56] He appeared in 20 games with Houston, batting .204 (11-for-54) with two home runs and four RBIs before he was designated for assignment on June 20. He was then outrighted to the minors.[57][58]

Boston Red Sox (second stint)

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On July 1, 2010, Cash was acquired by the Red Sox for infielder Ángel Sánchez, after Boston catcher Jason Varitek went on the disabled list.[57] As the backup catcher for the Red Sox for part of the season, Cash appeared in 29 games, batting .133 (8-for-60) with one RBI. After the season, he was outrighted off the roster and became a free agent.[59]

Texas Rangers

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He signed a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers on November 11, 2010.[60] Cash played the entire 2011 season for their Triple-A affiliate, the Round Rock Express, hitting .244 in 85 games.

Post-playing career

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On January 8, 2012, Cash announced his retirement as a player. He was announced as an advance scout for the Blue Jays during the 2012 season.[61]

Coaching

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Shortly after the 2012 season ended, Cash joined Terry Francona's staff with the Cleveland Indians as their bullpen coach.[62][63] Cash played for Francona and bench coach Brad Mills during his stint with the Red Sox. Mills was also his manager with the Houston Astros in 2010. Cash recommended Yan Gomes to general manager Chris Antonetti before Cleveland acquired him.[64] He returned for the 2014 season.[65]

Managing

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After the 2014 season, Cash was a finalist, alongside Jeff Bannister and Tim Bogar, for the Texas Rangers manager role. He was ultimately the runner-up to Bannister.[66] On December 5, 2014, the Tampa Bay Rays hired Cash as their manager, succeeding Joe Maddon and becoming the youngest manager in MLB. He was chosen over Royals bench coach Don Wakamatsu and Raul Ibanez.[67] Cash's initial contract was for $5 million over five years.[68][69]

In 2015, Cash had more replay challenges than any other MLB manager with 54, but also had the lowest success rate with 31.5%.[70] He was also the only manager to have more than 10 challenges within the first two innings.[71] His first ejection as a manager came on April 16, following an unsuccessful replay challenge.[72] The Rays finished with an 82–80 record that year.[73]

In June 2016, the Rays went through an 11-game losing streak.[74] By mid-August Tampa Bay was 127–155 under Cash. Despite this, Rays owner Stuart Sternberg came out in support of his manager.[75] Instead, the Rays fired hitting coach Derek Shelton on September 6.[76] Cash greatly improved his success rate on replay challenges, becoming the 11th most successful manager with a 59.2% overturn rate in 2016.[77] The Rays finished with a 68–94 record that year.[78]

On July 2, 2017, Cash fractured his ankle while running. He managed the game that day and remained with the team.[79] By August 30, the Rays were 214-244 under Cash, though he was still expected to return as manager.[80] The Rays finished with an 80–82 record, a 12-win improvement over the 2016 season.[81] Following the 2017 season, pitching coach Jim Hickey, bench coach Tom Foley, and assistant hitting coach Jamie Nelson left their positions. All three had been in place under Joe Maddon.[82]

In 2018, Cash's Rays introduced the concept of the opener, a relief pitcher who would pitch to the first few batters of a game before giving way to a pitcher who can pitch for multiple innings. Tampa Bay first tried this new approach with Sergio Romo on May 19, and then again on May 22 and 23.[83] By August, the team's openers had a combined 3.97 ERA against the 4.15 league average.[84] Other MLB teams soon adopted the strategy.[85][86] He also became known for his unorthodox substitutions. On June 26, Jose Alvarado pitched to a batter in the ninth inning, then moved to first base for an out, before returning to the mound to face the next hitter.[87] Cash did it again on July 25, when he had Romo temporarily move to third base in the ninth inning. Cash guided the Rays to a 90–72 record that year; however, Tampa Bay still missed the playoffs.[88] On October 9, 2018, it was announced that the Rays had extended Cash through the 2024 season with an additional option year.[89]

During the 2018 Winter Meetings in December, Cash told the media that the Rays would continue to deploy an opener in 2019.[90] On April 7, 2019, he had left-hander Adam Kolarek temporarily play first base so he could stay in to pitch against two left-handed batters.[91] On July 24, he orchestrated the same maneuver.[92] Red Sox manager Alex Cora was so confused by the move that he went onto the field four different times to get clarification from the umpire; only one pitch was thrown over a 21-minute period. Boston completed the game under protest over concerns of illegal substitutions.[93] The Rays clinched the American League Wild Card on September 27[94] and finished in second place in the AL East with a 96–66 record.[95] Tampa Bay defeated the Oakland Athletics in the Wild Card Game[96] then fell to the Astros in the Division Series.[97] He was named American League Manager of the Year by Sporting News for leading a team with a $53 million payroll to a playoff berth.[98]

On September 1, 2020, New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman threw a pitch that narrowly missed the head of Rays batter Mike Brosseau. After the game, Cash warned the Yankees that "I got a whole damn stable full of guys that throw 98 mph. Period."[99] Cash received a one-game suspension for his comments.[100] The 2020 Rays finished first in the AL East, and advanced to the 2020 World Series via playoff wins over the Toronto Blue Jays (2–0), Yankees (3–2), and Houston Astros (4–3).[101] The Rays went on to lose the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2).[102] In a controversial decision in game six, Cash removed starting pitcher and former Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell from the game in the sixth inning while holding a 1–0 lead. Snell had only allowed two hits while striking out nine batters. While the move was typical of the season long strategy for the Rays, many were critical of the decision to bring in reliever Nick Anderson.[103] A normally dominant Anderson may have been overworked, having pitched over 14 innings in the 2020 playoffs.[104] Mookie Betts doubled with a runner on, setting up World Series MVP Corey Seager to drive in the go ahead runs. This move sparked controversy from many members of the media, fans, and some players, including Snell himself.[105] Cash said after the game "I guess I regret it because it didn't work out. But I feel like the thought process was right... Every decision that's made, that end result has a pretty weighing factor in how you feel about it. If we had to do it over again, I would have the utmost confidence in Nick Anderson to get through that inning.".[103] Cash was recognized with the American League (AL) Manager of the Year Award for his team's accomplishments.[106]

On September 25, 2021, the Rays clinched their second straight division title. Cash said about the accomplishment "We've proven we're the best team in the American League for six months. Let's keep grinding, and let's do it for one more month and then see where we go.".[107] In the 2021 American League Division Series, they faced the Boston Red Sox, who they had beaten eleven out of nineteen times that year. The Rays won the first game, but Boston won the next three, with back-to-back walk-off wins, to advance to the next round.[108] However, Cash was awarded his second Manager of the Year award, marking the first time that an AL manager won it in consecutive years.[109][110]

On September 30, 2022, the Rays clinched a postseason berth, securing the tiebreaker against the Toronto Blue Jays.[111] Cash led the Rays to a 86-76 record in 2022.[112] However, they were swept 2–0 by the Cleveland Guardians in the 2022 American League Wild Card Series.[113]

The Rays courted controversy during the team's annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night in 2022, when at least five players opted out of wearing a Pride-themed logo and cap. Cash said that the controversy did not divide the team, but provoked internal conversations within the organization.[114][115] A year later, after an MLB directive banned teams from having players wearing Pride-themed patches and logos, Cash spoke in support of Pride Night: "We welcome our LGBTQ+ community — not just today. It's an everyday thing. We want everybody to come out here and feel safe at the ballpark."[116]

The Rays started the 2023 season on a 13-game winning streak.[117] Cash's team finished second in the American League East with a 99–63 record.[118] They were again swept in the playoffs, losing two in a row to the Texas Rangers in the 2023 American League Wild Card Series.[119] Cash ended the season with a 739–617 record and five consecutive playoff berths.[120] He also finished third in Manager of the Year voting, finishing behind Brandon Hyde of the Baltimore Orioles and Bruce Bochy of the Rangers.[121] On February 8, 2024, the Rays announced that Cash and baseball operations Erik Neander were both signed to multi-year extensions.[122] On May 4, 2024, Cash got his 755th career win, the record for most wins by a Tampa Bay Rays manager passing Joe Maddon.[123]

On June 15, 2024, it was reported that Cash was under contract with the Rays through 2030.[124]

Managerial record

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As of September 29, 2025
Team Year Regular season Postseason
Games Won Lost Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
TB 2015 162 80 82 .494 4th in AL East – – – –
TB 2016 162 68 94 .420 5th in AL East – – – –
TB 2017 162 80 82 .494 3rd in AL East – – – –
TB 2018 162 90 72 .556 3rd in AL East – – – –
TB 2019 162 96 66 .593 2nd in AL East 3 3 .500 Lost ALDS (HOU)
TB 2020 60 40 20 .667 1st in AL East 11 9 .550 Lost World Series (LAD)
TB 2021 162 100 62 .617 1st in AL East 1 3 .250 Lost ALDS (BOS)
TB 2022 162 86 76 .531 3rd in AL East 0 2 .000 Lost ALWCS (CLE)
TB 2023 162 99 63 .611 2nd in AL East 0 2 .000 Lost ALWCS (TEX)
TB 2024 162 80 82 .494 4th in AL East – – – –
TB 2025 162 77 85 .475 4th in AL East – – – –
Total 1,680 896 784 .533 15 19 .441

Personal life

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Cash is the nephew of former MLB utility player Ron Cash.[125] Cash and his wife, Emily, live with their three children in Pinellas County, Florida.

Awards and honors

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References

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Kevin Forrest Cash (born December 6, 1977) is an American professional baseball manager and former who has managed the of (MLB) since 2015. Born and raised in , Cash attended Vivian and later played at before being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1999 MLB Draft. His playing career spanned from 2002 to 2010 as a for several teams, including the Blue Jays, Devil Rays/Rays, Red Sox, Yankees, and Astros, compiling a .183 over 381 games. Transitioning to coaching, Cash served as a catcher and coach for the Red Sox and Yankees before joining the Rays' organization in 2005 and later managing in the minors. As Rays manager, Cash has implemented data-driven strategies, leading the team to consistent contention despite payroll constraints, including American League East titles in 2020 and 2021, and a appearance in 2020 where they lost to the . He earned American League Manager of the Year honors in both 2020 and 2021, becoming the first to win consecutively in the league, and surpassed as the franchise's winningest manager with his 755th victory in May 2024. A notable controversy arose during Game 6 of the when Cash removed starting pitcher after five scoreless innings with two strikeouts and no baserunners, a decision criticized for prematurely ending a dominant performance and contributing to the Rays' loss, though Cash defended it based on bullpen analytics.

Early Life and Amateur Career

Family Background and Upbringing

Kevin Cash was born on December 6, 1977, in , to parents Mike and Patsy Cash. His father, Mike Cash, born January 22, 1952, was a former athlete who played five seasons in the , instilling a strong passion for in the household. Cash is also the nephew of Ron Cash, a former utility player who appeared in six seasons primarily with the Detroit Tigers organization from 1970 to 1975. Cash grew up in the Lutz area of North Tampa, in the Valley Ranch Drive neighborhood across from Lake Park, where his family relocated during his early childhood. The environment was conducive to , with numerous boys in the cul-de-sac fostering constant play; Cash later described spending much of his youth at the nearby field, often under his father's guidance. After Little League games, Cash and his father would routinely review performances, a ritual his mother Patsy noted as integral to his development, emphasizing post-game analysis over immediate rest. His early exposure to competitive baseball came through Northside Little League, where he played second base and helped his team advance to the 1989 Little League Baseball World Series in . This foundation, rooted in familial athletic heritage and local fields, shaped Cash's trajectory toward a professional career in the sport.

College Career at Florida State University

Kevin Cash enrolled at Florida State University after graduating from Vivian Gaither High School in Tampa, Florida, and played college baseball for the Seminoles from 1997 to 1999 under head coach Mike Martin. Primarily an infielder who saw time at third base, shortstop, and first base, Cash transitioned toward catcher duties in his professional career but contributed offensively as a power-hitting corner infielder during his collegiate tenure. His batting statistics at FSU demonstrated steady improvement, culminating in a breakout junior season:
YearGPGSABRH2B3BHRRBIAVGOBPSLG
1997391067171640618.239.346.567
199871702335469154748.296.395.485
1999686825250801301458.317.430.536
Total17814855212116532427124.299.405.518
Data compiled from Florida State University records. In 1999, Cash earned second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors and was named a third-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. He helped lead the Seminoles to appearances in the in both 1998 and 1999, with FSU finishing as national runners-up in the latter after a 6-5 loss to in the championship game on June 19, 1999. Following the season, Cash signed as an undrafted with the Toronto Blue Jays on June 7, 1999.

Professional Playing Career

Toronto Blue Jays (2002–2004)

Cash made his debut with the Blue Jays on September 6, 2002, at the age of 24, appearing in seven games that season as a . In limited action, he recorded 14 at-bats, 2 hits, 1 run scored, no home runs or RBIs, and a .143 . In 2003, Cash saw increased playing time with the Blue Jays, appearing in 34 games primarily as a backup . He batted .142 with 15 hits, 1 , 8 RBIs, and 10 runs scored in 106 at-bats, while starting 32 of the team's final 44 games and throwing out 5 of 19 base stealers (26.3%). His defensive reputation contributed to his ranking as the Blue Jays' No. 3 prospect that year. Cash's 2004 season marked his first full year in the majors, where he served as the catcher on April 5 and started regularly early in the campaign before a rib injury sidelined him from May 24 to June 9. Over 60 games, he hit .193 with 35 hits, 4 home runs, 21 RBIs, and 18 runs scored in 181 at-bats, earning recognition as the organization's No. 13 prospect for his defensive skills behind the plate. On December 12, 2004, following the season, Cash was traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in exchange for pitcher .

Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005)

Cash signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in January 2005. He appeared in 13 games that season, primarily as a backup behind Toby Hall. In 33 plate appearances and 31 at-bats, Cash batted .161 (5-for-31), with 4 runs scored, 1 double, 2 home runs, and 2 RBI; his was .212 and .387. Defensively, he committed no errors in 64 chances across 89 innings caught, achieving a 1.000 fielding percentage while allowing 3 stolen bases and catching 3 runners (50% caught stealing rate). The Devil Rays finished 67–95, last in the , with Cash's limited role reflecting the team's depth at catcher.

Boston Red Sox (2006–2007)

Cash signed a minor league contract with the on January 24, 2007. He spent the bulk of the 2007 season with the Triple-A , batting .233 with 8 home runs and 31 RBIs over 62 games. Cash received a major league call-up in late August 2007 after backup Doug suffered a calf injury, with his contract purchased from Pawtucket on August 17. In 12 games for that season, he appeared as a and , posting a .111 (3 hits in 27 at-bats), 4 RBIs, 1 double, and 13 strikeouts. His percentage stood at .390, reflecting limited offensive impact in a reserve role behind primary catchers and Mirabelli. The Red Sox won the 2007 American League East division and advanced to the , defeating the Rockies in four games for their second championship in four years; however, Cash did not appear in the postseason. He was granted free agency on October 29, 2007.

New York Yankees (2009–2010)

Cash signed a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees on December 23, 2008, receiving an invitation to spring training. He opened the 2009 season with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. On May 8, 2009, the Yankees purchased his contract from Triple-A, promoting him to the major-league roster as a reserve behind primary starter . During his brief major-league stint from May 12 to May 27, 2009, Cash appeared in 10 games, recording 6 hits in 26 at-bats for a .231 batting average, with no home runs or RBIs. He was optioned back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following the stint. The Yankees released Cash on September 5, 2009, to create space on the 40-man roster. Cash did not play for the Yankees in 2010, signing instead with the Houston Astros in January of that year. His limited role with the 2009 Yankees, who won the , qualified him for a .

Houston Astros (2010)

Cash signed with the Houston Astros as a on January 22, 2010, agreeing to a minor league contract that included an invitation to . He began the season with the Astros' Triple-A affiliate, the , on April 4, 2010. On May 5, 2010, the Astros selected Cash's contract from Round Rock, adding him to the major league roster as a backup behind J.R. Towles and Jason Castro. Under manager Brad Mills, a former colleague from Cash's time with the Boston Red Sox, he appeared in 20 games during the 2010 season, primarily as a defensive replacement and occasional starter. In 54 at-bats, Cash batted .204 with a .271 and .333 , recording 11 hits including one double and two home runs, while driving in four runs. His defensive contributions included handling a pitching staff during a challenging year for the Astros, who finished with a 77-85 record. The Astros designated Cash for assignment on June 22, 2010, to make room on the roster. He was traded to the Sox on July 1, 2010, in exchange for Ángel Sánchez, ending his brief tenure with .

Pittsburgh Pirates (2010)

Cash did not play for the in 2010, either in or documented affiliates. His professional playing time that year was limited to 49 MLB games split between the Houston Astros (20 games, batting .204 with 2 home runs and 4 RBI) and Sox (29 games, batting .133 with 0 home runs and 1 RBI). Transaction records and minor league statistics confirm no affiliation with the Pirates organization during the season.

Detroit Tigers (2011)

Kevin Cash did not play for the Detroit Tigers in 2011, with no recorded transactions, appearances, or affiliation with the organization that year. Following his final major league games with the Houston Astros and New York Yankees in 2010, Cash signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on November 11, 2010. He spent the entire 2011 season in Triple-A with the Rangers' affiliate, appearing in 85 games and batting .244 with 69 hits, 7 home runs, 32 RBI, and a .708 OPS. Cash retired from playing after the 2011 minor league season.

Post-Playing Career

Early Coaching Positions

Following his retirement from playing in January , Kevin Cash entered operations as a major league advance scout for the Toronto Blue Jays during the season, where he prepared reports on opposing teams and players. In this role, Cash analyzed game tendencies and statistics to aid Toronto's strategic preparation, marking his initial foray into professional evaluation beyond active play. Cash's first formal coaching position came in 2013 when he joined the Cleveland Indians as bullpen coach under manager , a role he retained through the 2014 season. In this capacity, he managed warm-ups, relayed pitching strategies to the bullpen staff, and contributed to in-game decisions on reliever usage during Cleveland's 92-win 2013 campaign that advanced to the Wild Card Game. The Indians finished second in the AL Central in 2014 with 85 wins but missed the postseason, after which Cash emerged as a candidate for managerial vacancies, including a finalist interview with the Texas Rangers.

Bench Coach Roles

Cash did not serve in a bench coach capacity during his post-playing career, a position that generally entails direct assistance to the manager from the dugout, including in-game strategy discussions and player substitutions. Instead, following his as a player after the 2011 season, Cash transitioned to before entering major league coaching as the bullpen coach for the Indians in 2013 and 2014. In this role under manager , he oversaw preparation, managed usage during contests, and contributed to pitching decisions, gaining experience in real-time game management that informed his later managerial approach. Prior to joining Cleveland, Cash worked as a major league advance scout for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2012, analyzing opponents' tendencies and preparing reports for the coaching staff. This analytical foundation, combined with his bullpen responsibilities, positioned him as a candidate for head managerial roles, leading to his selection by the in December 2014. No records indicate Cash holding interim or minor league bench coach duties.

Managerial Appointment with Tampa Bay Rays

The hired Kevin Cash as their manager on December 5, 2014, succeeding following his nine-year tenure with the franchise. Cash, a Tampa native born on December 6, 1977, became the fifth manager in Rays history and the first former Rays player to hold the position, having appeared in 49 games for the team as a during the 2005 season. Prior to the appointment, Cash served as the Cleveland Indians' bullpen coach in 2014, a that followed his time as bench coach for the Tigers from 2011 to 2013. The Rays selected Cash, then 37 years old, for his organizational familiarity—including prior stints as bullpen catcher and with —and his reputation among players and staff built through coaching roles across multiple teams. Cash agreed to a five-year valued at $5 million for the position, marking his first major league managerial role after a playing career that spanned eight seasons with six teams from 2002 to 2010. The hiring emphasized continuity in the Rays' analytical and player-development-focused approach, with Cash credited for strong interpersonal skills and alignment with the front office's strategies under executive vice president of baseball operations , who had departed earlier that offseason but influenced the transition.

Managerial Tenure

Initial Seasons and Strategic Innovations (2015–2019)

Cash assumed the role of manager for the Tampa Bay Rays prior to the 2015 season, succeeding Joe Maddon after serving as the team's bench coach. In his debut year, the Rays finished with an 80-82 record, placing fourth in the American League East, 13 games behind the division-winning Toronto Blue Jays. The 2016 campaign marked the team's lowest point under Cash, with a 68-94 record and last place in the East, 25 games out, amid injuries and underperformance from key players like Chris Archer. Recovery followed in 2017, as the Rays again posted 80-82 but improved to third in the division, benefiting from contributions by emerging talents such as Steven Souza Jr. and a stabilized pitching staff. The 2018 and 2019 seasons showcased Cash's growing influence through data-informed strategies, leading to playoff appearances. In 2018, achieved a 90-72 record, securing a Wild Card spot before losing the ALDS 2-1 to the Red Sox; this success stemmed from efficient resource allocation despite a modest . The 2019 Rays improved to 96-66, again earning a Wild Card and extending the ALDS to five games against the Houston Astros, with a loss in the decisive matchup; standout performances included Blake Snell's Cy Young-caliber pitching and a league-leading of 3.26. A hallmark innovation under Cash was the "opener" strategy, first deployed on May 19, , when reliever started against the , pitching one inning before yielding to a bulk innings pitcher. This approach, rooted in to optimize early-game matchups and leverage reliever strengths against hitters' tendencies, addressed the Rays' challenges with depth and injury risks. Cash expanded its use throughout and committed to it for , employing it in up to 50 games per season to enhance flexibility and neutralize opponent offenses in high-leverage situations. The tactic contributed to the Rays' sustained competitiveness, influencing league-wide adoption by teams like the and , though it drew debate over its sustainability for traditional starter development.

2020 Season, World Series Appearance, and Key Decisions

The 2020 Major League Baseball season was shortened to 60 games amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Tampa Bay Rays posting a league-best 40-20 record under manager Kevin Cash, clinching the American League East division title on September 27, 2020. The team's success relied on Cash's continuation of innovative pitching strategies, including the "opener" tactic—deploying a relief pitcher for one or two innings before transitioning to a bulk starter—which maximized matchup advantages and preserved starter longevity in the condensed schedule. In the postseason, the Rays swept the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 in the Wild Card Series, rallied from a 0-2 deficit to defeat the New York Yankees 3-2 in the ALDS (highlighted by a 9-8 extra-innings win in Game 5 on October 8, 2020), and overcame another early hole to beat the Houston Astros 4-3 in the ALCS, including a 4-2 victory in Game 7 on October 17, 2020, to reach the for the first time since 2008. Facing the , the Rays split the first two games in before dropping Game 3 on October 22, 2020; they staged a dramatic 8-7 walk-off win in Game 4 via Randy Arozarena's RBI single, but lost Games 5 and 6 to fall 4-2 in the series on October 27, 2020. A pivotal and widely debated decision came in of the , with the Rays leading 1-0: Cash removed starter after 5⅓ scoreless innings, nine strikeouts, two hits allowed, and 73 pitches, opting for reliever Nick Anderson to face the Dodgers' right-handed hitters in a high-leverage spot aligned with the Rays' data-driven matching. Anderson issued a single followed by two walks, enabling two runs to score on a double by Mookie Betts, shifting momentum as the Dodgers won 3-1 to claim the championship; Snell later expressed initial frustration but acknowledged the analytical rationale, while critics argued it prematurely ended a dominant against a fatigued Dodgers . This move exemplified Cash's philosophy prioritizing probabilistic edges over traditional endurance metrics, though it backfired in execution. Cash's overall postseason navigation, including resilient comebacks and strategic flexibility, earned him the 2020 American League Manager of the Year award, announced on November 10, 2020, recognizing his role in the Rays' deepest playoff run since 2008 despite a modest payroll.

Post-2020 Performance and Challenges (2021–2025)

In , the Rays achieved a franchise-record 100 wins, capturing the division title for the first time since 2008, but were eliminated in the AL by the Boston Red Sox in four games. The season featured strong contributions from pitchers like (13-5, 3.14 ERA) and Shane Baz, though the team struggled with offensive consistency and bullpen fatigue in the postseason. The 2022 campaign saw a decline to 86 wins, securing a wild-card berth amid a tight AL East race, only to be swept in the Wild Card Series by the . Injuries to starters such as and hampered the rotation, while the Rays' reliance on openers and bulk relievers exposed vulnerabilities in extended playoff scenarios. In 2023, rebounded with 99 wins but again entered as a wild card and suffered a two-game sweep by the Texas Rangers in the Wild Card Series. The team navigated off-field turmoil from Wander Franco's legal issues, which sidelined the , alongside pitching injuries to McClanahan and Rasmussen, forcing heavy use of prospects and trades like acquiring . The 2024 season marked a downturn, with the Rays finishing 80-82 and missing the for the first time since 2017, challenged by a rash of injuries to the starting rotation—including season-ending surgeries for McClanahan, Rasmussen, and —and the midseason trade of Eflin to . Hurricane damage to in October 2024 disrupted preparations, though games were unaffected during the season. Through 2025, as of late October, the Rays posted a sub-.500 record around 80-82, again failing to reach the postseason amid ongoing pitching depth issues and roster turnover via trades to contend while maintaining a low payroll. Cash surpassed Joe Maddon's franchise wins record with his 755th victory on May 4, 2024, and received a extension reported in June 2024, reflecting organizational faith despite repeated early playoff exits and criticisms of conservative management in high-leverage situations.

Managerial Philosophy and Criticisms

Data-Driven Approach and Achievements

Kevin Cash employs a data-centric managerial philosophy that leverages advanced analytics for in-game decisions, player deployment, and overall strategy, reflecting the ' institutional commitment to empirical evaluation over traditional conventions. This approach includes heavy reliance on metrics such as expected outcomes, platoon splits, and real-time data to optimize pitching matchups and defensive alignments. Under Cash, the Rays popularized innovative tactics like the "opener" strategy, deploying a high-leverage reliever for the first few innings to exploit specific batter weaknesses before transitioning to a "bulk" pitcher, a method validated by sabermetric models to minimize early-inning damage against top hitters. Complementing this is "bullpenning," where entire games or rotations are managed through committee pitching rather than conventional starters, enabling precise sequencing of relievers based on for fatigue, velocity, and spin rates. These techniques, refined through the Rays' proprietary data systems, have allowed the franchise to maximize limited resources by prioritizing causal factors like leverage index over innings pitched. Cash's implementation of these methods has driven notable achievements, including a regular-season record of 896 wins and 734 losses with a .550 winning percentage across 11 seasons (2015–2025), surpassing Joe Maddon's franchise mark with his 755th victory on May 4, 2024. The Rays qualified for the playoffs four times (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023), capturing American League East titles in 2020 and 2021, and advancing to the 2020 World Series after posting the AL's best regular-season mark of 40–20 (.667 winning percentage) in the pandemic-shortened campaign. For this performance, Cash received the American League Manager of the Year award, highlighting how data-informed innovations sustained competitiveness amid payroll constraints typically below league averages. His .550 winning percentage over the decade ranks fifth-highest in MLB, underscoring the efficacy of analytics-driven resource allocation in yielding outsized results.

Controversial Decisions and Debates

One of the most debated decisions in Kevin Cash's managerial career occurred during of the on October 27, 2020, against the . With the Rays leading 1-0, Cash removed starting pitcher after 5⅓ innings, during which Snell had allowed two hits, three walks, no runs, and five strikeouts on 71 pitches, including retiring the first batter of the sixth on a groundout before issuing a walk to and a single to , leaving runners on first and second with one out. Reliever Nick Anderson then entered and allowed a single to that scored the tying run, contributing to the Dodgers' eventual 3-1 victory and series win. The move drew immediate and widespread criticism for interrupting Snell's dominance—particularly his strikeout of nine Dodgers through four innings—and potentially sacrificing momentum in a high-leverage moment, with some analysts arguing Cash undervalued Snell's hot hand and the psychological impact of letting a starter finish the inning. Snell expressed initial frustration post-game, stating he felt capable of continuing, though he later acknowledged Cash's typical decision-making acumen. Cash defended the choice by citing Snell's historical struggles in later innings (a 5.72 ERA in the sixth inning or later since 2019), the Rays' organizational aversion to allowing starters a third look at the lineup, and avoiding Betts—a .300 hitter against lefties—seeing Snell for a third time after going 0-for-2 with two strikeouts earlier. Defenders of the decision emphasized the Rays' data-driven philosophy, noting their bullpen's MLB-leading 1.02 in high-leverage situations that season and Snell's post-2018 inconsistency, which supported preemptively transitioning to relievers before fatigue set in. Empirical post-game showed the expected run value slightly favored pulling Snell given the leverage index and matchups, though the outcome amplified . Cash reflected in December 2020 that he had revisited the call extensively during the offseason, standing by it as aligned with the team's probabilistic approach despite the result. Broader debates around Cash's decisions often center on his heavy reliance on , which has drawn scrutiny in playoff contexts beyond , such as bullpen mismanagement in the 2021 ALDS loss to the Boston Red Sox, where overworked relievers faltered in late innings. Critics argue this rigid adherence to pitcher splits and leverage metrics can overlook in-game intangibles like pitcher rhythm, contributing to the Rays' repeated early postseason exits from 2021 to 2024 despite regular-season success. However, proponents highlight that Cash's strategies yielded the AL's best record in and consistent contention, with the 2020 call exemplifying a process validated by the team's overall winning percentage under his data-centric tenure.

Impact on Rays' Franchise and Baseball Analytics

Under Kevin Cash's management since 2015, the Tampa Bay Rays have compiled a 896-784 regular-season record, yielding a .533 winning percentage, along with 15 postseason wins in 34 games, marking the franchise's most sustained period of contention despite operating among MLB's lowest payrolls, often ranking in the bottom fifth. This efficiency is evident in achievements such as the 2020 season's 40-20 record—the American League's best—and an AL pennant, secured with a payroll ranked 27th league-wide, followed by a division title in 2021 with the fifth-lowest payroll. Cash's leadership has elevated the Rays to five playoff appearances from 2019 to 2023, including two AL East titles, transforming a franchise previously mired in sub-.500 finishes into a model of resource optimization through player development and strategic trades. Cash's integration of has been central to this turnaround, as he has embraced the Rays' data-centric , prioritizing probabilistic in pitching matchups, defensive alignments, and lineup construction over traditional instincts. His comfort with advanced metrics enabled the refinement and in-game application of innovations like the "opener" strategy—deploying high-leverage relievers for initial innings followed by bulk pitchers—which maximized pitcher effectiveness against platoon disadvantages and contributed to the 2018 and 2019 wild-card berths despite a middling rotation. In 2018, the Rays hired a dedicated "Process and " coach to bridge front-office models with dugout execution, a move endorsed by Cash to enhance real-time data utilization, underscoring his role in embedding quantitative rigor into daily operations. This approach has rippled across MLB, with Cash's Rays exemplifying "Outsiderball"—leveraging undervalued assets and counterintuitive tactics to outperform expectations—as teams league-wide adopted similar bullpen-heavy paradigms and optimizations post-2018, crediting the Rays' empirical validation of these methods through consistent above-.500 finishes on shoestring budgets. Cash earned AL Manager of the Year honors in both and for guiding analytically informed rosters to division dominance, solidifying the franchise's reputation as an pioneer while amassing 755 wins by May 2024 to surpass as the Rays' winningest manager. However, the Game 6 decision to remove after 5.1 scoreless innings—rooted in projecting diminished performance against a third lineup cycle—highlights the risks of rigid application, as it preceded a collapse despite the strategy's prior successes in regular-season efficiency. Overall, Cash's tenure has entrenched as the Rays' competitive edge, enabling perennial relevance amid financial constraints and influencing broader adoption of evidence-based .

Managerial Record and Statistics

Kevin Cash has managed the exclusively since his appointment on December 5, 2014, compiling a regular-season record of 896 wins and 784 losses through the 2025 season, yielding a .533 . This marks the highest win total in franchise history, surpassing Joe Maddon's previous record of 754 victories, which Cash eclipsed on May 4, 2024. Under Cash, the Rays qualified for the playoffs five times (2019–2023), advancing to the twice and the once in 2020. Their postseason record stands at 15 wins and 19 losses. The following table summarizes Cash's annual regular-season performance:
YearWinsLossesWin %Division Finish
20158082.4944th (AL East)
20166894.4204th (AL East)
20178082.4943rd (AL East)
20189072.5563rd (AL East)
20199666.5932nd (AL East)
20204020.6672nd (AL East)
202110062.6171st (AL East)
20228676.5314th (AL East)
20239963.6113rd (AL East, WC)
20248082.4943rd (AL East)
20257785.4754th (AL East)
Total896784.533
Cash's teams have demonstrated consistency in achieving above-.500 records in seven of eleven seasons, with four 90-win campaigns despite operating under modest payroll constraints typical of the Rays' franchise strategy.

Personal Life

Family and Residence

Kevin Cash is married to Emily Cash. The couple has three children: daughters Camden and Ella, and son (also known as J.D.). Their eldest daughter, Camden, was born with a requiring open-heart surgery at 18 months old in 2008; she has since thrived without further medical intervention. Cash and his family reside in , a suburb in Hillsborough County near Tampa, where he has lived for over 27 years as of 2024. Their home experienced significant flooding from Hurricane Milton in October 2024, prompting local concerns about community drainage issues.

Interests and Philanthropy

Cash maintains strong ties to his Tampa Bay roots, having grown up playing at Northside Little League, where he participated in the 1989 Little League All-Star team. His personal interests revolve around family and community involvement in local sports, including public support for Little League programs through shout-outs and endorsements. Beyond , Cash prioritizes time with his wife and their children, often crediting family as a core focus amid his managerial demands. In philanthropy, Cash's efforts are notably tied to children's health causes, stemming from his Camden's successful treatment for a at All Children's Hospital (now ) in St. Petersburg. Camden underwent open-heart surgery at 17 months old in 2014 and has since thrived. In gratitude, Cash and his family hosted a for hospital patients and staff on November 25, 2015, reuniting with medical personnel who treated Camden. Cash has also engaged in community outreach by visiting Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa on July 29, 2016, to interact with pediatric patients and staff ahead of a Rays game, aiming to provide encouragement and morale boosts. Additionally, he has supported teammates' charitable initiatives, such as donating an autographed jersey to a 2025 MLB auction benefiting the Foundation, organized by Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks in memory of his late daughter Ellis. These actions reflect a pattern of leveraging his platform for pediatric and family-oriented causes without establishing a personal foundation.

Awards and Honors

Playing Achievements

Kevin Cash debuted in Major League Baseball on September 6, 2002, with the Blue Jays, serving primarily as a backup noted for his defensive reliability rather than offensive output. Over eight seasons, he appeared in 246 games for five teams: the Blue Jays (2002–2004), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005), Boston Red Sox (2007–2008, 2010), New York Yankees (2009), and Houston Astros (2010). His career batting line included a .183 , 117 , 12 home runs, and 58 RBIs in 641 at-bats, reflecting a low-contact, power-limited profile typical of journeyman catchers. Defensively, he posted a career .994 fielding percentage in 2004, his most extensive MLB season behind the plate. Cash's most statistically productive year came in 2004 with , where he played 60 games, batting .231 with 4 home runs and a career-high 21 RBIs, while starting regularly before a May disabled list stint. His highest followed in 2008 with (.225 in 61 games), providing depth amid injuries to primary catchers. Earlier, in 2002, he hit his first MLB home run on September 27 against the Baltimore Orioles. No selections, Gloves, or other major individual honors marked his playing tenure, consistent with his role as a reserve contributor across rebuilding or contending clubs.
SeasonTeamGABAVGHRRBI
2004TOR60182.231421
200861165.225112

Managerial Recognitions

Kevin Cash was named the Manager of the Year in 2020 by the (BBWAA), receiving 22 of 30 first-place votes for guiding the to a 40-20 regular-season record during the COVID-19-shortened campaign and an pennant. In 2021, Cash repeated as the AL Manager of the Year, earning 19 of 30 first-place votes and becoming the first manager in to win the in consecutive seasons, after leading the Rays to a 100-62 record, an AL East division title, and a second straight appearance in the . These honors recognized his implementation of data-driven strategies and roster management that maximized the Rays' performance despite limited payroll resources. Cash has also been nominated for the in subsequent years, including 2023, though he did not win.

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