William Nathaniel “Buck” Showalter III is an American professional baseball manager for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. Previously, he served as manager of the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, and Baltimore Orioles.

He previously managed the New York Yankees from 1992 to 1995, the Arizona Diamondbacks from 1998 to 2000, the Texas Rangers from 2003 to 2006, and the Baltimore Orioles from 2010 to 2018.

Showalter, a three-time American League (AL) Manager of the Year, has a reputation for transforming baseball teams into postseason contenders in a short period. Showalter, who was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, on May 23, 1956, grew up in nearby Century. His father, William Nathaniel II, served 23 years as a teacher and principal at Century High School, from which the younger Showalter eventually graduated.

Buck Showalter lives in Dallas, but only “for now” as he told Carton & Roberts when he joined them shortly after his introductory press conference, as he and his wife Angela are looking forward to coming to New York.