Major League Baseball Catcher & Former Manager of Los Angeles Angels; World Series Champion; All-Star with Minnesota Twins

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Kurt Suzuki Biography

Kurt Suzuki is a former Major League Baseball catcher whose 16-season career is recognized for durability and consistent performance. Before his professional tenure, Suzuki led the Cal State Fullerton Titans to a national championship in the College World Series, batting .413 with 16 home runs and 87 RBIs during his senior season. He earned the Johnny Bench Award as the nation's top college catcher and the inaugural Brooks Wallace Award for most outstanding collegiate baseball player. His career .491 on-base percentage remains the highest in Cal State Fullerton program history. Drafted in the second round by Oakland, Suzuki began a professional journey that spanned five franchises, establishing himself as a reliable backstop in MLB.

Suzuki played seven seasons for Oakland, and also competed for Washington, Minnesota, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Over 16 seasons, he appeared in more than 1,500 games, collected over 1,400 hits and 700 RBIs, and was recognized for his defensive skills. He became the 16th catcher in MLB history to reach 10,000 career putouts. Suzuki was selected as an All-Star with Minnesota and won the World Series with Washington. He holds several records among Major League players born in Hawaii, including games played, hits, home runs, RBIs, and doubles.

Suzuki was noted for his work with pitching staffs during his final two seasons with Los Angeles. After retiring as a player, he served as a special assistant to the Angels' general manager for three years. He later became manager of the Los Angeles Angels, succeeding Ron Washington.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/22/2026.

Kurt Suzuki Videos

Discussion on Angels Manager Position | Kurt Suzuki

Discussion on Angels Manager Position | Kurt Suzuki

Watch as Kurt Suzuki Discusses Becoming Manager of Los Angeles Angels, State of Angels Baseball for 2026 Subscribe to our Baseball Page for MLB all...

Interview on Angels Manager Role | Kurt Suzuki

Interview on Angels Manager Role | Kurt Suzuki

"I was the guy who had to find ways to be successful, but I also played in the World Series and won a World Series, so I feel like I can relate to...

Analysis of Angels Manager Contract | Kurt Suzuki

Analysis of Angels Manager Contract | Kurt Suzuki

Lee Hacksaw Hamilton discusses Angels hiring manager Kurt Suzuki. Livestreamed Thursday, October 23, 2025. Check out the full Hacksaw's Headlines...

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