Inside the Mind of a Manager: René Rivera
René Rivera, the Detroit Tigers Class-A manager of the Lakeland Flying Tigers, shares his insights in the latest edition of our MiLB manager series.
I had really good managers throughout my career. Dave Robbers, Terry Collins, one of the best for me. Even Mike Hargrove, Terry Francona. Kevin Cash, I really looked at him because of a lot of things that he did.
Rivera reflects on his managerial influences and career path, which led him to manage the Lakeland Flying Tigers.
- Finished his playing career in 2021 with Washington
- Spent 2022 with his family
- Joined the MLB draft league in 2023
Rivera's experience and knowledge have prepared him for his current role as a manager.
Author's summary: René Rivera shares his journey to becoming a manager.