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Gabe Kapler

Gabe Kapler is an American former professional baseball outfielder, manager, and baseball executive.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gabe Kapler is an American former professional baseball outfielder, manager, and baseball executive. He played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2010, won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2004, and later managed the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants. In 2025, he became general manager of the Miami Marlins.

Early life and playing career

Kapler was born in Hollywood, California, and was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 57th round of the 1995 MLB draft. He made his Major League Baseball debut in 1998 and played as an outfielder until 2010.

Major league success

Over his MLB career, Kapler played for six teams, including the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays. He won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2004. He finished with a .268 batting average, 82 home runs, and 799 hits.

Managerial career

Kapler became manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018 and later managed the San Francisco Giants beginning in 2020. He won the National League Manager of the Year award in 2021 after guiding the Giants to a franchise-record 107 wins.

Front-office career

After his managerial stint in San Francisco, Kapler moved into baseball operations with the Miami Marlins. He was promoted to general manager in November 2025.

Key facts

  • Kapler was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 57th round of the 1995 MLB draft.
  • He played for six MLB teams and won the 2004 World Series with the Boston Red Sox.
  • He managed the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants, winning NL Manager of the Year in 2021.
  • He became general manager of the Miami Marlins in 2025.
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Canadian context

No direct Canada-specific connection is established in the provided sources. His career is mainly relevant to Canadian readers as part of Major League Baseball coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gabe Kapler?
Gabe Kapler is an American former MLB outfielder, manager, and baseball executive.
When was Gabe Kapler born?
He was born on July 31, 1975.
Which teams did Gabe Kapler play for?
He played for the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays.
Did Gabe Kapler win a World Series?
Yes. He won the 2004 World Series as a player with the Boston Red Sox.
Which MLB teams did Gabe Kapler manage?
He managed the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants.
What is Gabe Kapler’s current job?
He serves as general manager of the Miami Marlins.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabe_Kapler
    Supports: Birth date, playing career, managerial history, and Miami Marlins front-office role.
  2. Society for American Baseball Research — https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/gabe-kapler/
    Supports: Biographical information and confirmation of his retirement after a 12-year major league career.
  3. Baseball-Reference — https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kaplega01.shtml
    Supports: Career statistics, teams played for, position, and World Series title.
  4. Jewish Baseball Museum — https://jewishbaseballmuseum.com/player/gabe-kapler/
    Supports: Draft details, player awards, managerial record, National League Manager of the Year award, and Miami Marlins front-office move.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/bio/_/id/3979/gabe-kapler
    Supports: Birthplace, position, batting/throwing handedness, and college.