SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – José Leger, the current manager of the Springfield Cardinals, is moving into new ranks for the St. Louis Cardinals.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced Monday that Leger will now be the assistant minor league field coordinator and baserunning coordinator.
Leger managed the Springfield Cardinals during the 2021-2024 season, has been part of the Cardinals organization for seven seasons, and served as the Cardinals Latin American Field & Development Coordinator from 2018-2020.
According to the Springfield Cardinals, Leger has helped develop St. Louis Cardinals and top prospects like Brendan Donovan, Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, Masyn Winn, Gordon Graceffo, Alec Burleson, Ivan Herrera and many more in just the last three years at Hammons Field.
With this new role, that means the Springfield Cardinals will be looking for a new club manager.
Congratulations to 2024 Texas League Manager of the Year José Leger on his new role in the St. Louis organization: Assistant Minor League Field Coordinator and Baserunning Coordinator.
After a franchise record 79 wins in 2024, Leger finishes as the second-most winningest manager… https://t.co/aa7b8NJZiY pic.twitter.com/E3JmuL5EYl
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) December 23, 2024