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McCullough, 44, was hired by the Dodgers in
2015 as their minor league field coordinator and had been the
first-base coach on Dave Roberts' staff since the 2021 season.
The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games last
month to win their eighth World Series title.
“Following an incredible past few weeks, it is exciting to end
the year by finding the right opportunity for me and my family,”
McCullough said in a statement.
McCullough is a resident of Jupiter, Florida, north of Miami.
"We have called South Florida home for the last 10 years, and
now I get to lead the Marlins franchise forward with a culture
that is built on determination, focus, and care,” he said.
A former minor league catcher, McCullough was a manager in the
Blue Jays' minor league system for seven seasons. He McCullough
led the club to winning records in six of those seven seasons.
He takes the job previously held by 2023 NL Manager of the Year
Skip Schumaker, who parted ways with the team in September after
just two season. The Marlins went 146-178 under Schumaker, who
was hired in 2022.
“Throughout our process, his character, care for people and
culture, passion for player development, and desire to win stood
out and make him a perfect fit for our organization," Marlins
President of Baseball Operations Peter Bendix said. "He has an
impressive track record of success, building relationships, and
bringing positive energy every day. It’s clear that Clayton’s
values and vision align perfectly with ours, and we are ready to
begin working on the next exciting chapter for our club.”
McCullough spent one college season at Vanderbilt before
transferring to East Carolina University. He was drafted by the
Cleveland Indians in the 22nd round in 2002 and played in their
minor league system from 2002-2005.
The Marlins also considered former Cleveland Guardians bench
coach Craig Albernaz and Will Venable, a former associate
manager for Texas. Venable was hired by the Chicago White Sox as
their manager on Oct. 30.
Miami opens on March 27 against Pittsburgh.
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