The Columbus Clippers minor league baseball franchise has employed 17 different managers since its 1977 inception in Columbus, Ohio. Managers Johnny Lipon (1977-1978) Gene Michael (1979) Joe Altobelli (1980) Frank Verdi (1981-1982) Johnny Oates (1983) Stump Merrill (1984-1985, 1990, 1993-1994, 1996-1998, 2002) Doug Holmquist (1985) Barry Foote (1986) Bucky Dent (1987-1989, 2003-2005) Rick Down (1989-1990, 1991-1992) Bill Evers (1995) Trey Hillman (1999-2001) Brian Butterfield (2002) Frank Howard (2002) Dave Miley (2006) John Stearns (2007) Tim Foli (2008) Torey Lovullo (2009) Mike Sarbaugh (2010-2012) Chris Tremie (2013-2018) Tony Mansolino (2019-present) References General Specific Managers