Warren Schaeffer

Warren James Schaeffer (born January 28, 1985) is an American professional baseball coach who is currently the manager for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB), having previously served as the team's third base coach.

Amateur and minor league career

High school Schaeffer is from Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. He attended Greensburg Central Catholic High School in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, where he played on the school's baseball team as a shortstop and he led the Centurions to the PIAA Class A title and a runner-up finish in the WPIAL.

College He enrolled at Virginia Tech and played for the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Minor league baseball The Colorado Rockies selected Schaeffer in the 38th round of the 2007 MLB draft. He played in Minor League Baseball for the Rockies organization for six seasons.

Coaching and managerial career Coaching After he retired, Schaeffer remained in the Rockies organization as a coach. He was named the manager of the Albuquerque Isotopes for the 2020 season, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He returned to manage Albuquerque in the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

On November 7, 2022, the Rockies promoted Schaeffer to their major league coaching staff as their third base and infield coach for the 2023 season.

Managing Following their game on May 11, 2025, the Rockies, with a record of 7–33 , named Schaeffer interim manager for the remainder of the 2025 season after firing Bud Black. Colorado finished the season 43–119 , including a 36–86 record with Schaefer as manager.

On November 24, the Rockies removed Schaeffer's interim title, naming him as their manager.

Managerial record

Personal life Schaeffer's wife, Callie (née Rhodes), played softball at Virginia Tech.