The Texas Rangers have made a strategic move by hiring Skip Schumaker as a senior advisor, which could indicate that they are planning for the future of the team’s management. Schumaker, a rising star in the managerial ranks, might eventually take over as the Rangers’ manager. However, the immediate future of the team is still firmly in the hands of Bruce Bochy, who has had a highly successful career and continues to lead the Rangers.
Bochy, who will turn 70 in 2025, is in his second season with the Rangers after an illustrious 27-year managerial career with the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. He ranks eighth all-time in managerial wins, with 2,171 victories, and has led his teams to four World Series titles. His most recent achievement was guiding the Rangers to a championship in 2023, making him one of the most accomplished managers in baseball history.
Although Bochy’s contract runs through 2025, the Rangers are open to the possibility of him staying on as manager beyond that. According to sources, the team would fully support Bochy if he chooses to continue managing. This shows that the Rangers value his experience and leadership, and are willing to give him the flexibility to decide when to step down, whether that happens after 2025 or later.
In contrast, Skip Schumaker’s career has been on an upward trajectory. The 44-year-old was named National League Manager of the Year after leading the Miami Marlins to the playoffs in 2023, in his second season as the team’s manager. Despite his success, Schumaker’s tenure with the Marlins ended unexpectedly when he requested that his 2025 option be voided following a management shakeup in the organization. As a result, he is now exploring opportunities with the Rangers.
Schumaker’s hiring signals that the Rangers are planning for a future transition in leadership. While Bochy remains at the helm for now, the team appears to be grooming Schumaker as a potential successor. This move ensures that the Rangers have a strong managerial candidate in place, should Bochy decide to retire after 2025 or sooner, securing the continuity of the team’s leadership for the coming years.
