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This article profiles Oliver Marmol, the current manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and the youngest manager in Major League Baseball. It traces his journey from his early days as a player at Dr. Phillips High School and the College of Charleston to being drafted by the Cardinals in 2007. The article details his brief playing career in the minor leagues and his rapid rise through the coaching ranks, starting as a hitting coach in 2011 and advancing to various managerial positions in the Cardinals' farm system. Marmol joined the Cardinals' major league coaching staff in 2017, became bench coach in 2019, and was named manager in October 2021. His managerial record includes a division title in 2022 and steady improvement after a challenging 2023 season. The article also touches on his personal life, including his Christian faith and philanthropy work in Central America.
May 24, 2025
