Charlie Montoyo Ties Franchise Record for Managerial Victories
Published on July 18, 2014 under International League (IL1)
Durham Bulls News Release
DURHAM, NC - With the Durham Bulls' 1-0 victory over the Gwinnett Braves Friday night, Charlie Montoyo earned his 613th victory as manager of the Bulls, tying him with Bill Evers for the most managerial wins in franchise history.
Montoyo, who has posted a record of 613-490 in his eight seasons as Durham's manager, reached his 613th win in his 1,103rd game with the franchise, 43 games fewer than Evers who posted a 613-533 record with the organization over eight seasons from 1998-2005.
The Puerto Rico native has spent his entire 18-year managerial career in the Rays system. In his tenure with the Bulls, the 49-year-old has been named the International League Manager of the Year on two occasions, first in 2010 and then again in the Championship campaign of 2013. In 2009, when the Bulls captured their third Governors' Cup crown and lone Triple-A National Championship title, he was honored as Baseball America's Minor League Manager of the Year. Earlier this week, he managed the International League to a 7-3 victory over the Pacific Coast League in the 2014 Cree Triple-A All-Star Game, his second victory in the All-Star Game in two tries after he skippered the I.L. to a 2-1 triumph in 2010. The Bulls recognized Montoyo prior to Wednesday's All-Star Game, having him throw out the exhibition's ceremonial first pitch.
Since taking over the Bulls at the beginning of the 2007 season, Montoyo has led the Bulls to six Division Titles in seven seasons, while winning 80 games or more five times. In addition to his two titles in Durham, the former infielder also led the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits to the 2006 Southern League crown after a 77-62 regular season mark, and 6-1 clip in the postseason.
Outside of the Rays organization Montoyo has been lauded for his on-field work, earning the Mike Coolbaugh Award in 2009, given by Minor League Baseball to an individual for outstanding mentoring of young players on the field. In addition, the former Louisiana Tech standout has twice been named as a coach of the World Team at the MLB Futures Game, and served under Jose Oquendo as a coach for the Puerto Rican national team in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
Montoyo will look to surpass Evers' mark on Saturday, as the first-place Bulls continue their road series with the Gwinnett Braces at Coolray Field. The reigning Governors' Cup Champions return to the DBAP on Monday, July 21 to begin an eight-game homestand featuring visits from the Rochester Red Wings and Toledo Mud Hens.
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