Buck Showalter, born William Nathaniel Showalter III on May 23, 1956, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, spent much of his childhood in Century, Florida. His father, William Showalter II, was a high school teacher and a former American football player who also coached the school's football team. Growing up in this environment, young Buck—nicknamed Nate in his early years—developed a passion for baseball during his school days.
Showalter began his academic and athletic career at Chipola Junior College, where he played baseball at the collegiate level. He later transferred to Mississippi State University, where he continued to excel on the baseball field. In the 1977 season, he set a school record with a batting average of .459—a notable achievement that remains one of the highest in school history. His performance caught the attention of professional scouts, and he was drafted by the New York Yankees.
Showalter played in the Yankees' minor league system for seven seasons, maintaining a solid batting average while transitioning into coaching roles. In 1985, he began his managerial career with the Oneonta Yankees, a minor league affiliate. Over two seasons, he led the team to 114 wins. In 1987, he took over management of the Fort Lauderdale Yankees and later managed additional minor league teams within the Yankees' farm system.
In 1990, Showalter joined the New York Yankees' coaching staff and was promoted to manager in 1992. Over the next four seasons (1992–1995), he significantly improved the team's performance. Under his leadership, the Yankees returned to playoff contention, setting the foundation for future championships. Although he resigned following the 1995 season, Showalter received considerable credit for building the team that would go on to win five World Series titles between 1996 and 2009.
| Birth Date: | 23 May, 1956 |
| Age: | 63 yrs |
| Occupations: | Baseball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | DeFuniak Springs |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American baseball player, coach, manager |
| Net Worth 2021: | 14 million |
