“Rockies in Crisis: Sacking of Hitting Coach Sparks Unexpected Hurdle Era”
Hurdle was the Rockies manager from 2002-09, taking over after Buddy Bell was fired. He managed Colorado to the 2007 World Series, which they lost in four games to the Boston Red Sox. In his eight seasons as manager, Hurdle compiled a 534-625 record.
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Prior to being promoted to manager, Hurdle was the hitting coach on Colorado’s staff for five seasons, following three years as the organization’s minor league hitting instructor. He’s been a special assistant to Schmidt since 2022.
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