Al Pedrique (born November 2, 1960) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball infielder, manager, and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1985 to 1993 for the Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, and Minnesota Twins. After retiring as a player, Pedrique held a variety of coaching and managerial positions, most notably serving as the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks (2004–2005) and as an interim manager for the Washington Nationals in 2013.
Early life and playing career
- Born in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela.
- Signed as an amateur free agent by the Texas Rangers in 1979.
- Made his MLB debut on August 2, 1985, with the Rangers.
- Primarily played second base and shortstop; career batting average .221, with 12 home runs and 108 runs batted in over 483 games.
Coaching and managerial career
- Began his coaching career in the minor leagues before joining the Chicago Cubs as a bench coach (1999–2001).
- Served as bench coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks (2002–2003) and was promoted to manager after the dismissal of Bob Brenly in mid‑2004; managed the team through the 2005 season, compiling a 162‑162 record.
- Worked as a coach for the Washington Nationals (2006–2008) and the Chicago Cubs (2009).
- Returned to the Nationals as a coach (2010–2013) and was named interim manager for the final 20 games of the 2013 season following the firing of Davey Johnson.
- Held coaching roles with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2015) and the New York Mets (2019).
Later activities
- In recent years, Pedrique has been involved in player development and scouting, primarily focusing on Latin American talent pipelines for MLB organizations.
Al Pedrique is recognized for his extensive experience across multiple facets of professional baseball, both on the field as a utility infielder and off the field as a coach and manager.