Craig Counsell

Imagine a super-smart baseball player who knows all the tricks! That's Craig Counsell. He played baseball for a super long time, 16 whole years! He was an infielder, which means he played on the dirt part of the baseball field. He was so good, he even won the World Series, which is like winning the biggest championship in baseball!

After being a fantastic player, Craig Counsell became a manager. Think of a manager like the captain of a team, but they tell everyone what to do to win! He managed two big teams, the Milwaukee Brewers and now the Chicago Cubs. He was so good at managing the Brewers that he won more games than any other manager for that team!

Craig Counsell had a really funny way of standing when he hit the ball, called a batting stance. It made him unique! He was part of a team that won the World Series in 1997. He even helped his team win a special award called the NLCS Most Valuable Player in 2001. That's like being the MVP of a really important playoff game!

Craig Counsell's baseball journey is amazing. He played for many different teams and always gave his best. He helped his teams get to the playoffs, which are special games played after the regular season to see who is the very best. He's a true baseball legend!