Dale Sveum

Dale Sveum
Sveum (right) as Cubs manager in 2013 with Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville
Shortstop / Third baseman / Manager
Born: (1963-11-23) November 23, 1963 (age 60) Richmond, California, U.S.
Batted: Switch Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 12, 1986, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1999, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Batting average	.236
Home runs	69
Runs batted in	340
Managerial record	134–202
Winning %	.399
Teams
As player Milwaukee Brewers (1986–1988, 1990–1991) Philadelphia Phillies (1992) Chicago White Sox (1992) Oakland Athletics (1993) Seattle Mariners (1994) Pittsburgh Pirates (1996–1997) New York Yankees (1998) Pittsburgh Pirates (1999) As manager Milwaukee Brewers (2008) Chicago Cubs (2012–2013) As coach Boston Red Sox (2004–2005) Milwaukee Brewers (2006–2011) Kansas City Royals (2014–2019)
Career highlights and awards
2× World Series champion (2004, 2015)

Dale Curtis Sveum (/ˈsweɪm/ SWAYM; born November 23, 1963) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and manager. He most recently served as the bench coach for the Kansas City Royals. As a player, Sveum saw action in 12 major league seasons between 1986 and 1999. He was a member of the Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Yankees. Following his playing career, Sveum managed in minor league baseball for several seasons before becoming an MLB coach. Sveum briefly served as manager of the Brewers in 2008 during his tenure as hitting coach for the team. He was later named manager of the Cubs after the 2011 season and served for two seasons. His cousin is former Blue Jays All-Star John Olerud.