Larry Rothschild

Lawrence Lee Rothschild (born March 12, 1954) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, coach, and manager.

Rothschild played for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1981 and 1982. He has coached for the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, and San Diego Padres. He served as the manager of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 1998 through 2001, and most recently served as the pitching coach of the Padres from November 8, 2019 until August 23, 2021.

Playing career Rothschild was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois, and pitched for the Florida State Seminoles baseball team. He signed as an amateur free agent with the Cincinnati Reds in 1975.

Rothschild spent 11 years in the Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres, and Chicago Cubs organizations as a relief pitcher from 1975 to 1985. He was 66–46 with 50 saves in the minor leagues. During his time in Tampa Bay, Rothschild compiled a record of 205 wins and 294 losses.

He spent the remainder of 2001 as a consultant with the Florida Marlins.

Chicago Cubs In 2002, Rothschild was hired as the Chicago Cubs pitching coach. He served in this role until 2010.

New York Yankees

Prior to the 2011 season, Rothschild signed a three-year contract from the New York Yankees after Dave Eiland was fired. Under Rothschild's tenure, the Yankees pitching staff has posted a 3.73 ERA in 2011, a 3.84 ERA in 2012, a 3.94 ERA in 2013, a 3.75 ERA in 2014, and a 4.05 ERA in 2015.

On October 17, 2013, Rothschild signed a one-year contract to remain with the Yankees. His contract was renewed through the 2016 season. On October 7, 2016, he signed a one-year deal to remain with the Yankees through the 2017 season. Under Rothschild, starter Luis Severino finished with a 14-6 record with a 2.98 ERA, fourth in the league.

During the 2017 season, the Yankees were fined after a phone conversation between Rothschild and replay room officials.

On November 14, 2017, Rothschild signed a one-year contract to remain with the Yankees for the 2018 season.

On October 28, 2019, the Yankees fired Rothschild.

San Diego Padres On November 8, 2019, Rothschild was hired as the pitching coach of the San Diego Padres. On August 23, 2021, despite the Padres having a top 10 pitching staff ERA and a top 3 bullpen ERA and weathering a myriad of injuries on their pitching staff, Rothschild was fired.

Windy City ThunderBolts On January 30, 2024, Rothschild was announced as a pitching consultant for the Windy City ThunderBolts of the Frontier League.

Managerial record Team Year Regular season PostseasonGamesWonLostWin %Finish Won Lost Win % ResultTB 162 5th in AL East – – – –TB 162 5th in AL East – – – –TB 161 5th in AL East – – – –TB 14 fired – – – –Total 499

Personal life Rothschild was born in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Morgan Park Academy for two years (1967-1969) before graduating from Homewood-Flossmoor High School. He has three children with his wife, Jane.