Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp (27) is congratulated by outfielder Andruw Jones (25) and his teammates after crossing home plate for a run during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA on July 5, 2008. Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Former Dodgers Outfielder Hired for First Managerial Job

Originally posted on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI
By J.P. Hoornstra | Last updated May 21, 2025 11:30 AM ET

Former Dodgers outfielder Andruw Jones learned in January that he just missed the Hall of Fame cutoff by a mere 35 votes. He'll appear on a Baseball Writers Association of America ballot for the ninth time this December.

Jones, 48, won't have to wait that long to write his legacy.

The Netherlands selected Jones to manage its entry in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the first time he'll hold the title of manager. Jones previously served as a coach on Hensley Meulens' staff for the 2017 WBC.

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The Netherlands will compete in the Miami, Florida WBC bracket from March 6-11, 2026, along with the Dominican Republic, Israel, Venezuela and Nicaragua.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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