David Ross (baseball)

David Ross
Ross in 2022
Catcher / Manager
Born: (1977-03-19) March 19, 1977 (age 47)
Bainbridge, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 29, 2002, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2016, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Batting average.229
Home runs106
Runs batted in314
Managerial record262–284
Winning %..480
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
As player
As manager
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
World Junior Baseball Championship
Gold medal – first place 1995 Massachusetts Team

David Wade Ross (born March 19, 1977) is an American former professional baseball catcher and manager. He managed the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2020 to 2023. He played in MLB for 15 seasons.

Ross played college baseball for Auburn University and the University of Florida and participated in two College World Series. He started his major league career playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2002 and also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, and Chicago Cubs. Ross had two World Series wins, one with the Boston Red Sox in 2013 and the Chicago Cubs in 2016. The Cubs named him their manager prior to the 2020 season.