A pair of former Philadelphia Phillies who each have World Series rings will be in the dugout for the next generation of baseball talent when the MLB Futures Game takes place in Philadelphia on July 12, ahead of the All-Star Game.
Shane Victorino, affectionately nicknamed “The Flyin’ Hawaiian,” has been tapped to manage the National League Futures squad, while longtime Phillies figure Larry Bowa will take the helm of the American League side.
Victorino, now 45, spent key years as a center fielder in Philadelphia, earning four Gold Glove awards and a place on the 2008 World Series championship roster. He later added another title to his resume when he won with the Boston Red Sox in 2013.
Bowa, 80 years old, has deep roots in the Phillies organization spanning nearly four decades. Currently serving as senior adviser to baseball operations for Philadelphia, he was the team’s shortstop when the Phillies claimed the World Series title back in 1980. Over his career, he earned five National League All-Star selections and took home two Gold Gloves.
As a manager, Bowa led the San Diego Padres during the 1987 and 1988 seasons before returning to Philadelphia, where he guided the Phillies to a 337-308 record between 2001 and 2004.
Several current major league players are already on the 2025 Futures Game rosters, including Carter Jensen of the Kansas City Royals, Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers, Braden Montgomery of the Chicago White Sox, and JJ Wetherholt of the St. Louis Cardinals.
The remainder of the coaching staffs for both squads will be revealed at a later time. First pitch is scheduled for noon ET.
