After a process that sifted through a few former players, the Los Angeles Angels announced Tuesday that they've hired former catcher Kurt Suzuki as their new manager.

Suzuki, 42, played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, including his final two in Anaheim with the Angels. After his 2022 retirement, he joined the team's front office as a special assistant to the general manager.

His familiarity with Orange County extends to college. The Hawaii native was one of the stars on Cal State Fullerton's 2004 College World Series championship team, where he hit the game-winning RBI in the clinching game.

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on from the dugout before the game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on October 04, 2022

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