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Hailing from Santa Rosa, California, United States, Brandon Michael Hyde has been managing the Baltimore Orioles for the past six years (as of 2024). Notably, he began his career as a baseball player in high school and college before joining the Chicago White Sox as an undrafted free agent in 1997. However, he spent most of his playing career in the minor leagues. Transitioning to coaching, Hyde had stints with minor league teams like Greensboro Grasshoppers, Carolina Mudcats, Jupiter Hammerheads and Jacksonville Suns during the initial phase of his coaching career. Moreover, he was the bench coach and the interim manager for the Florida Marlins from 2010-11 and then served as the bench coach and first base coach of the Chicago Cubs from 2014-18. Notably, he was an integral part of the World Series win with the Cubs in 2016. Nonetheless, he started managing the Baltimore Orioles from 2019 onwards after being chosen for the role in December 2018.
Brandon Hyde’s managerial skills led him to become the AL Manager of the Year in 2023 and has also achieved a win-loss record of 339-406 in 745 games as a manager as of May 2024.
Who are Brandon Hyde’s Parents?
Brandon Hyde is the son of Barry Hyde and Lucy Hyde. He grew up in a “teacher’s household” as both his parents were elementary school teachers. Barry Hyde used to get summer vacations due to his teaching profession and would spend this time helping his son with his athletics. Interestingly, Brandon learnt to play both basketball and baseball from his father. They would oftenpractice rebounding in basketball and batting in baseball. Additionally, his father also coached Brandon Hyde and his friends during their tender age. Meanwhile, Brandon often used to have Lucy as a substitute teacher or student teacher during his middle school.
He had described his mother (via baltimoresun.com) as very easy-going and fun to be around. He never saw her get angry with him or with anybody. Lucy Hyde along with her husband also helped their son to learn about respect, loyalty and accountability through sports.
Who are Brandon Hyde’s Siblings?
Brandon Hyde is the only son of Barry Hyde and Lucy Hyde as per mlb.com.
Who is Brandon Hyde’s Wife?
Lisa Hyde is the wife of Brandon Hyde. She was formerly known as Lisa Dearth before her marriage. She is an artist and is also notable for her hand-painted wall coverings and custom faux finishing businesses. Notably, the couple first met at a cookout in South Florida with the help of a local Florida Marlins coach in 2003. They connected very well and Brandon Hyde joined her at a barbecue the next night. They eventually started their romantic relationship after their third date and they finally became husband and wife in 2006.
Does Brandon Hyde have kids?
Brandon Hyde and Lisa Hyde have three children, with one of them being stepchild. They are named Colton, Addison with Aria being his stepdaughter from Lisa's previous relationship.
Colton Hyde is the first child and son of Brandon Hyde and Lisa Hyde. He presently attends Cardinal Mooney High School and is 16 years old as of 2024. Moreover, he stands at 5-11 and weighs 140 lbs according to perfect game. Colton was born in Venice, Florida and plays various positions such as shortstop, second baseman, third baseman, and catcher. On ther other hand, Addison Hyde is the second child and daughter of Brandon Hyde and Lisa Hyde. She is a horserider. Moreover, Aria was born in 2001 and attended Kent School before going to Syracuse University.
Talking about his children, Brandon Hyde revealed (via baltimoresun.com) that his only regret is that is that he never gets to see his son’s baseball career and his youngest daughter’s horseback riding career in person due to his profession. He only gets to see them through videos filmed by others.
