Quick Info
| Profession | Baseball Manager, Former Professional Baseball Player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 31/05/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Naha, Okinawa, Japan |
Latest News about Dave Roberts
13/03/2025
Dave Roberts reflected on his Japanese heritage ahead of the Dodgers' Tokyo opener, noting that he was born in Okinawa while his father was stationed there as a Marine and that his family moved to the United States when he was an infant. The story highlighted how his background has shaped his identity as one of baseball's most visible Japanese-American figures.
11/03/2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a four-year contract extension with Dave Roberts that runs through the 2029 season. The deal reportedly made him the highest-paid manager in Major League Baseball on an average annual basis, reinforcing the team's long-term commitment to him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David Ray Roberts |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Doc |
| MLB Player ID | 150353 |
| Current Role | Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
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| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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| Degree | Bachelor's Degree |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Tricia Roberts |
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| Children | Cole Roberts |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Relationships & More
| Father | David Roberts |
|---|---|
| Son | Cole Roberts |
Family
| Children Count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Notable Family Member | Cole Roberts (Son) |
Career
| Professional Debut | 07/08/1999 |
|---|---|
| Draft Year | 1994 |
| Draft Team | Detroit Tigers |
| Draft Round | 28 |
| Draft Pick | 781 |
| Playing Career Teams | Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, San Diego Padres |
| Managerial Career Start | 2016 |
| Managerial Teams | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| World Series Championships as Manager | 2020, 2024 |
| Notable Achievement | First Asian-American manager to win a World Series; First manager of Asian descent to win multiple World Series |
| Contract Extension | Signed a four-year extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers through 2029 |
| Managerial Wins | 1,000 regular-season wins |
Style Quotient
| Leadership Style | Resilient, Family-oriented, Strategic |
|---|---|
| Public Persona | Inspiring, Accessible, Record-breaking |
Social Media
| https://x.com/DodgersManager | |
| https://www.instagram.com/daveroberts_dodgers/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Japan to American parents | |
| 2. Was drafted in the 28th round despite being a standout at UCLA | |
| 3. Made one of the most iconic steals in MLB history during the 2004 ALDS with the Boston Red Sox | |
| 4. Became the first manager of Asian descent to win a World Series in 2017 |