If/when the 2020 MLB season begins, the Pittsburgh Pirates will have a new manager as Derek Shelton will replace long time manager Clint Hurdle. After nine years at the helm for the Pirates, it became clear that Hurdle’s time in Pittsburgh had run its course and that it was time for new leadership in the Pirate clubhouse.
Obviously during Hurdle’s tenure, there was a time when his leadership style and clubhouse culture worked. After all, in his nine seasons as manager he led the Pirates to four winning seasons and three postseason appearances. This included the team’s first winning season and postseason appearance since 1992 in 2013.