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DJ LeMahieu Named Manager of Royal Oak Leprechauns

The move centers his next chapter in a hometown player-development program.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees hits a solo homer during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Bronx, NY. (, Image 2 shows New York Yankees second base DJ LeMahieu (26) doubles during the fourth inning when the New York Yankees played the Baltimore Orioles Friday, June 20, 2025 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY
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Overview

  • LeMahieu, named manager Wednesday, will lead the Royal Oak college summer team when its season opens May 25.
  • He plans to keep pursuing major-league playing opportunities while running the Leprechauns’ dugout.
  • He has funded the club’s home at Memorial Park since 2020, putting more than $500,000 into field and scoreboard upgrades.
  • This is his first coaching job after a 15-year MLB career that included two batting titles, four Gold Gloves, and three All-Star selections.
  • He is still drawing a reported $15 million Yankees salary for 2026 as he guides a Northwoods League team that gives college players wood-bat experience and exposure to scouts.