Robert Paul Melvin, nicknamed “Bomel” is a former MLB catcher and former manager for the San Diego Padres. He started his career in the MLB by playing for the Detroit Tigers. However, he has also represented the San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox during his playi. During his playing career, he also won the World Series title in 2001. Moreover, he scored 35 home runs and 212 RBIs as a baseball player.
Hailing from Palo Alto, California, United States, Melvin started his post playing career as a scout and coach for the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks before becoming a manager. He started his managerial career with the Seattle Mariners and continued it with managing the Arizona Diamondbacks and Oakland Athletics and the San Diego Padres so far. He will now be managing the San Francisco Giants from the 2024 MLB season. Melvin won Manager of the Year thrice in 2007, 2012 and 2018. His stats stands at a win-loss record of 1517-1425 with a win-loss% of 51.6%.
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Who are Bob Melvin’s Parents?
Bob Melvin is the son of the late Paul Melvin and the late Judy Melvin. However, his parents divorced in 1972 as per Society For American Baseball Research.
Bob Melvin’s Mother
The late Judy Melvin is the mother of Bob Melvin. Previously known as Judy Levitas, she raised her son after divorcing her husband. She worked as the secretary for the Bay Area Trucking Company as per Society For American Baseball Research. Talking about her son, she recalled how he lost a baseball that Orlando Cepeda had hit for the final time in his career and had presented to her as a gift. Young Bob Melvin took it to a sandlot game and had lost it. She stated that her son lived the game.
Unfortunately, Judy Melvin passed away in March 2017. Nevertheless, Bob Melvin was there with her in her final moments.
Bob Melvin’s Father
The late Paul Melvin was the father of Bob Melvin. He worked as an accountant for Julliard & Co as per Society For American Baseball Research. He introduced his son to baseball when his grandmother did not allow him to play football as it was a dangerous sport as per Pressdemocrat. Despite being divorced from his wife, he took his son to batting practice whenever he had free time.
Unfortunately, Paul Melvin passed away a few years earlier than Bob Melvin’s late mother Judy Melvin.
Who is Bob Melvin’s Sister?
Kathy Melvin is the older sister of Bob Melvin. However, not much information is available about her in the public domain.
Who is Bob Melvin’s Wife?
Bob Melvin is married to Kelley Melvin as per the official MLB website. Born as Kelley Robertson, her father passed away when she was young. Bob Melvin and Kelly Melvin first met each other when he was 21 years old. As per online sources, the couple got married in January 1983.
Does Bob Melvin have kids?
Bob Melvin and his ex-wife Kelly Melvin have a daughter together. Her name is Alexi Melvin, also known as Alexi James as per IMDb. She is an actor and producer notable for Seeking Justice (2011), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Star Wars Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017). She was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 14 and has since then her family has been connected with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
FAQ's On San Francisco Giants Manager Bob Melvin Family
A. Bob Melvin is 62 years old as of October 2024.
A. Bob Melvin will be managing the San Francisco Giants from the 2024 MLB season. He previously managed the Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres.
A. The daughter of Bob Melvin is Alexi Melvin, also known as Alexi James.
A. Bob Melvin won the World Series title in 2001.
A. Bob Melvin has represented the Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox as a player in the MLB.
