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- calendar_today October 31, 2026
Clint Hurdle Ends His Tenure with the Rockies
After more than two decades spent with the Colorado Rockies in various capacities, Clint Hurdle has announced he is leaving the organization. Hurdle made the announcement on Friday morning via social media, sharing his gratitude for the team, its fans, and the opportunities he was given.
Beginning a Rockies Journey in 1994
Hurdle, now 69 years old, began his relationship with the Rockies in 1994 as the minor league hitting instructor. He later became the team's hitting coach in 1997, continuing to develop young talent and build the franchise’s future. His early years helped lay a foundation for what would become storied memories with the club.
Taking the Helm as Rockies Manager
Following the early-season firing of Buddy Bell in 2002, Hurdle was promoted to manager. In 2006, he received a two-year contract extension, setting the stage for one of the most memorable periods in team history. The highlight of his managerial stint came in 2007, when the Rockies surged late in the season with a 13-1 run to force a Game 163 playoff with the San Diego Padres.
The 2007 Playoff Run and World Series Appearance
That postseason, under Hurdle’s leadership, the Rockies won a dramatic tiebreaker game to reach the playoffs for only the second time in franchise history, finishing with a then-best 90-73 record. The team swept the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks, securing the National League pennant for the first time. The magic run ended with a World Series appearance in 2007, as the Rockies were swept by the Boston Red Sox in their only Fall Classic appearance to date.
Roles Beyond Managing
Hurdle’s time as Rockies manager ended in 2009 after a difficult start to the season, closing his managerial record at 534 wins and 625 losses. He later joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as manager in 2011, but was let go in 2019 before initially announcing his retirement.
However, Hurdle’s connection to the Rockies endured. In 2021, he returned as a special assistant to the general manager. He was named hitting coach again in April 2025, and assumed the interim bench coach position soon after.
A Legacy Built on People and Memories
In his farewell post, Hurdle reflected on his years with the Rockies, emphasizing that his greatest memories were about the people rather than the wins or losses. "They are what Rocktober was built on. That's what the next great Rockies team will be built on too," he shared. Hurdle expressed deep appreciation for the Colorado community and noted that this move is more of a "recalculating" than a formal retirement.
Source: kdvr.com.
