Quick Info
| Profession | Baseball manager and former outfielder |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/10/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Greenbrae, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Will Venable
10/11/2026
Will Venable was named the 2026 American League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, receiving 15 of 30 first-place votes. He beat Kevin Cash of the Tampa Bay Rays and Chad Tracy of the Boston Red Sox. The honor followed a season in which the White Sox improved to 84-78 and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | William Dion Venable is an American professional baseball manager who leads the Chicago White Sox. He previously played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball and later worked as a coach. In 2026 he won the BBWAA American League Manager of the Year award. |
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| Playing Span | 2008 to 2016 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (190 cm) |
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| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Left |
| Position | Outfielder |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Princeton University |
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| Sports | Played college baseball and basketball at Princeton |
Relationships & More
| Father | Max Venable, former MLB outfielder |
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| Brother | Winston Venable, former NFL player |
Family
| Father | Max Venable |
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| Brother | Winston Venable |
Career
| Draft | Selected by the San Diego Padres in the 7th round of the 2005 MLB Draft |
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| Major League Debut | 2008 with the San Diego Padres |
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| Playing Totals | 967 major league games, .249 batting average, 81 home runs, 307 RBI |
| Front Office and Coaching | Joined the Chicago Cubs organization in 2017 as a special assistant to the president of baseball operations; later served as a coach with the Boston Red Sox and as a Cubs first base coach |
| Current Role | Manager of the Chicago White Sox |
| Managerial Debut | Hired by the Chicago White Sox in 2025 after serving as associate manager for the Texas Rangers |
| Major Awards | 2026 BBWAA American League Manager of the Year; 2026 Sporting News American League Manager of the Year |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was one of only two Ivy League athletes to earn first-team All-Ivy honors in both baseball and basketball | |
| 2. Resumed baseball as a sophomore at Princeton after focusing on basketball in high school | |
| 3. Was named the Padres Minor League Player of the Year in 2006 | |
| 4. Was the first Princeton graduate to manage in the major leagues | |
| 5. Became the first Chicago White Sox manager to win the BBWAA American League Manager of the Year award since Ozzie Guillen in 2005 |
