David Ross Booking Agent Details
David Ross was named manager of the Chicago Cubs on October 24, 2019. Prior to becoming manager, Ross enjoyed a lengthy and successful playing career from 2002 – 2016 for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2002-2004), Pittsburgh Pirates (2005), San Diego Padres (2005), Cincinnati Reds (2006-2008), Boston Red Sox (2008, 2013-2014), Atlanta Braves (2009-2012) and Cubs (2015-2016).
Ross was drafted in 1998 by the Dodgers in the 7th round and made his debut in the majors on June 29, 2002. A popular teammate and clubhouse leader, Ross won two World Series, the first with the Red Sox in 2013 and the second with the Cubs in 2016. During the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Ross hit a home run in Game 7, which made him the oldest player ever to hit a homer in the Fall Classic. The Cubs went on to defeat the Indians and claim their first World Series championship since 1908. Ross announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after the 2016 season. For his career, he hit .229 with 314 RBI and 106 home runs.
Ross was born on March 19, 1977 in Bainbridge, Georgia and grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. He played collegiately for Auburn, where he helped the Tigers advance to the College World Series. Ross then transferred to the University of Florida, where he played one year and also helped the Gators earn a berth in the College World Series. After retirement, Ross served as a special assistant to the Cubs’ baseball operations department and worked as a color analyst for ESPN. Ross also appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2017 and finished runner-up. Additionally, Ross wrote a book titled “Teammate: My Life in Baseball”.
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