Blue Jays Lifer John Schneider Appreciates The World Series Stage

John Schneider has spent a quarter of a century in the Blue Jays organization. The World Series is his reward

"When you say you want to manage," Schneider says, "you want to manage the team you've been working for in the minor leagues."

Blue Jays manager John Schneider thrilled to catch ceremonial first pitch from World Series legend Cito Gaston

Blue Jays manager thrilled to catch ceremonial first pitch from World Series legend Cito Gaston

Blue Jays Lifer John Schneider Appreciates The World Series Stage

John Schneider was unknown when he was promoted from the coaching staff to manager by the Blue Jays in 2022 but he has led Toronto to its first World Series since 1993.

He used to eat dinner at N.J.’s little league concession stands. Now, he’s a World Series manager.

Drenched in beer and champagne amid Toronto’s American League Championship Series triumph over Seattle earlier this week, Blue Jays manager John Schneider recalled dreaming of the moment as he was toiling for 19 years as a player and coach in the Minor Leagues.