Craig Counsell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Positions: Second Baseman, Shortstop and Third Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg) Born: August 21, 1970 in South Bend, IN. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. 2x World Series. NLCS MVP. 4 7 30 30 4 30.
Craig Counsell, the best manager in Brewers history, shocked fans by joining the Cubs as the highest-paid manager in MLB. He explained his decision as a need and a want for a new professional challenge, but also expressed his gratitude to Milwaukee.
Craig Counsell is a former Major League Baseball player and current manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. He played 16 seasons in the MLB, mostly as a utility infielder, and won the World Series with the Florida Marlins in 1997.
The Cubs shocked the baseball world by firing David Ross and hiring Craig Counsell, the former Brewers skipper and the highest-paid manager in history. Counsell impressed the Cubs with his sharp mind, analytical approach and vision for the club's future.
Craig Counsell. Position: Manager. Born: August 21, 1970 in South Bend, IN. High School: Whitefish Bay HS (Whitefish Bay, WI) School: University of Notre Dame (South Bend, IN) Full Name: Craig John Counsell. Nicknames: Pronunciation: \ council \. View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen.
Craig Counsell, the winningest manager in Brewers history, is headed to the Cubs with a $40 million contract over five years. The Brewers had a higher offer on the table, but Counsell chose to manage against his former team in Chicago.
Craig Counsell's salary jumped from $3.5 million to a record $8 million as he signed to be the new manager of the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs welcome Craig Counsell and introduce him as the 56th manager in franchise history.
