Jerry Austin Narron (born January 15, 1956 in Goldsboro, North Carolina) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball. He is the current manager of the Cincinnati Reds, having been named to that position on an interim basis on June 20, 2005. On September 29, 2005, his contract was extended to cover the 2006 season with mutual option for 2007.

On June 28th, 2006, Narron's contract was extended to cover the 2008 season. The Red's also extended General Manager Wayne Krivsky's contract through 2008 at the same time.

Coaching History

Narron was third-base coach for the Texas Rangers in 1995 and remained there until he was named interim manager May 4th, 2001 after the firing of manager Johnny Oates. Was replaced in Texas by Buck Showalter in 2002. Narron then served as bench coach for the Boston Red Sox during their 2003 run to the ALCS.

Narron also coaches girl's varsity basketball at Rosewood High School in Goldsboro, North Carolina

He is the nephew of former major league catcher Sam Narron. ^*

External link

• Baseball-Reference.com - career playing statistics and managing record

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