Rob Thomson is a Canadian baseball manager and former player and is the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB) as of 2024. He started his professional journey in the minor league system with the Detroit Tigers before moving on to coaching and management roles. For 20 years, he contributed to the New York Yankees through various coaching positions, including bench coach and third base coach, playing a key role in their World Series victories in 1996 and 2009.
In 2018, Thomson was honored by being inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. The following year, he received induction into the Hall of Fame; his exhibit showcases his jersey, lineup card, and token from his first game where he made history as the first Canadian to manage a game on home soil. Thomson began with the Phillies as a bench coach in 2018 and stepped up as interim manager in June 2022. He also secured postseason play and secured a World Series berth.
Rob Thomson's Residence
Rob Thomson lives in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, with his spouse, Michele, and their two daughters, Jacqueline and Christina Thomson. Before settling in Stratford, he was a resident of Tampa, Florida, and New York City, highlighting his baseball career, moving between various locations due to his roles in Major League Baseball.
Where Was Rob Thomson Born?
Rob Thomson was born on August 16, 1963, in Sarnia, Ontario, and he spent his early years in the neighboring town of Corunna. During childhood, he cultivated a passion for sports, engaging in baseball during the summer and playing hockey through the winter. Coming from a family of athletes, Thomson has a younger sister and two older brothers; one of his brothers signed with the Montreal Expos, a professional baseball team in Montreal.
Which College Did Rob Thomson Attend?
Rob Thomson went to the University of Kansas, where he participated in college baseball. He excelled as a player for the Stratford Nationals in the Intercounty Baseball League. Later, he joined St. Clair County Community College, playing baseball there for one year. After that season, he transferred to the University of Kansas. As a member of the Jayhawks' baseball team in 1984 and 1985, he led the team in hits and set the record at his school for the highest batting average in a single season.
FAQs on Rob Thomson
A. Rob Thomson was born on August 16, 1963, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
A. Rob Thomson is the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB).
A. Thomson became the interim manager in June 2022 and was named the full-time manager later that year.
A. Rob Thomson has two daughters, Jacqueline and Christina Thomson.
