John Gibbons

John Gibbons
Gibbons in 2015
New York Mets – No. 68
Catcher / Manager / Coach
Born: (1962-06-08) June 8, 1962 (age 62) Great Falls, Montana, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 11, 1984, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 1986, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
Batting average	.220
Home runs	1
Runs batted in	2
Managerial record	793–789
Winning %	.501
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
As player New York Mets (1984, 1986) As manager Toronto Blue Jays (2004–2008, 2013–2018) As coach Toronto Blue Jays (2002–2004) Kansas City Royals (2009–2011) New York Mets (2024–present)

John Michael Gibbons (born June 8, 1962^[1]) is an American professional baseball coach, manager and former player. Gibbons played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher with the New York Mets in 1984 and 1986.

Gibbons became a coach for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2002 and then became manager in 2004. He was fired during the 2008 season. He coached for the Kansas City Royals from 2009 to 2011 and managed in the minor leagues in 2012 before managing the Blue Jays again from 2013 to 2018. He is currently the bench coach for the New York Mets.