Bochy jokes Melvin following his path as Padres-to-Giants manager

Bochy jokes Melvin following his path as Padres-to-Giants manager originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

In 2006, the Giants made a game-changing move by hiring Bruce Bochy, the former big league catcher from the NL West rival San Diego Padres, as their manager. Over the next 13 years, Bochy led the Giants to three World Series titles, cementing his legacy.

Fast forward to the present day, and history is repeating itself as the Giants have hired another former big league catcher and former Padres manager, Bob Melvin. “That’s the road to success, I guess,” Bochy laughingly remarked during an interview with KNBR’s Brian Murphy and Paul McCaffrey on Tuesday. “It worked out for me. BoMel’s a smart guy. He goes, ‘Wait a minute, that worked for him. I’ll try that.’ “

The Giants officially hired Melvin as the 39th manager in team history, signaling a new era for the franchise after the recent departure of Gabe Kapler.

Melvin, who has a strong connection to the Bay Area, being born in Palo Alto, attending high school in Atherton, and playing college ball at Cal, is no stranger to the Giants organization. With an impressive managerial career under his belt, including a three-time Manager of the Year award, Melvin is ready to lead the Giants to even greater heights.

Bochy, having just won his fourth World Series title with the Texas Rangers, expressed confidence in Melvin, saying, “You’ve got a good one. You’ve got a really great one. Nice work there. BoMel, that’s going to be huge for him with his roots there in the Bay Area. I know the Giants have to be excited about having him. Just an outstanding guy and manager. Happy for that. I look forward to seeing him this spring.”

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