When Ron Washington relinquished his managerial role at Texas Rangers and admitted to an extramarital affair
On Sept. 5, 2014, former MLB player and coach Ron Washington relinquished his managerial role at the Texas Rangers. Washington said he took the measure to deal with a personal matter.
"Today, I have submitted my resignation from the job I love – managing the Rangers – in order to devote my full attention to addressing an off-the-field personal matter," Washington said in a statement. "As painful as it is, stepping away from the game is what's best for me and my family."
A few days later, Washington came clean about his extramarital affair in a press conference.
“I was not true to my wife after 42 years. I broke her trust,” he said. “I’m here today to own that mistake and to apologize to her and to those I disappointed and those who have trusted in me.
“I made a mistake and I’m embarrassed more than I’ve ever been in my life. All I ask for is your forgiveness and your understanding. I also ask that you respect our privacy. This matter is certainly personal and we’re trying to put it behind us.”
After confessing his infidelity, he walked out of the press conference without answering any questions.
Ron Washington's return to an MLB managerial role
After a short period of time, Washington was selected to be the Oakland Athletics' infield coach on May 21, 2015. Two months later, in August, he was promoted to third base coach by the organization.
In October 2016, it was revealed that Washington was a candidate for the head coaching position of the Atlanta Braves. However, the team offered Washington the opportunity to be the team's third base coach, replacing Bo Porter.
On Nov. 2, 2021, Washington achieved his first World Series title in his role as third base coach for the Atlanta Braves.