John Shoemaker
John Emerson Shoemaker
Born: August 18, 1956
Coaching Career: 1987-2025
John Shoemaker compiled a record of 1844 wins and 1773 losses in his managing career with the Vero Beach Dodgers, San Antonio Missions, Dodgers, Yakima Bears, Great Falls Dodgers, Savannah Sand Gnats, Jacksonville Suns, Las Vegas 51s, Great Lakes Loons and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He began managing during the 1987 season and last managed during the 2025 campaign.
![]() Vero Beach Dodgers |
![]() San Antonio Missions |
![]() Dodgers |
![]() Yakima Bears |
![]() Great Falls Dodgers |
![]() Savannah Sand Gnats |
![]() Jacksonville Suns |
![]() Las Vegas 51s |
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![]() Great Lakes Loons |
![]() Rancho Cucamonga Quakes |
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | FSL | A | Vero Beach Dodgers | 138 | 62 | 76 | .449 | |
| 1988 | FSL | A | Vero Beach Dodgers | 137 | 75 | 62 | .547 | |
| 1989 | TL | AA | San Antonio Missions | 136 | 49 | 87 | .360 | |
| 1990 | TL | AA | San Antonio Missions | 134 | 78 | 56 | .582 | |
| 1991 | TL | AA | San Antonio Missions | 136 | 61 | 75 | .449 | |
| 1992 | GCL | R | Dodgers | 59 | 32 | 27 | .542 | |
| 1993 | NWL | Short Season A | Yakima Bears | 76 | 30 | 46 | .395 | |
| 1995 | PL | R | Great Falls Dodgers | 69 | 31 | 38 | .449 | |
| 1996 | SAL | A | Savannah Sand Gnats | 141 | 72 | 69 | .511 | |
| 1997 | FSL | Advanced A | Vero Beach Dodgers | 137 | 70 | 67 | .511 | |
| 1998 | FSL | Advanced A | Vero Beach Dodgers | 139 | 58 | 81 | .417 | |
| 2000 | FSL | Advanced A | Vero Beach Dodgers | 137 | 66 | 71 | .482 | |
| 2001 | SL | AA | Jacksonville Suns | 139 | 83 | 56 | .597 | |
| 2003 | PCL | AAA | Las Vegas 51s | 142 | 76 | 66 | .535 | |
| 2005 | SL | AA | Jacksonville Suns | 140 | 79 | 61 | .564 | |
| 2006 | SL | AA | Jacksonville Suns | 140 | 86 | 54 | .614 | |
| 2007 | SL | AA | Jacksonville Suns | 140 | 80 | 60 | .571 | |
| 2008 | SL | AA | Jacksonville Suns | 140 | 68 | 72 | .486 | |
| 2011 | MWL | A | Great Lakes Loons | 139 | 72 | 67 | .518 | |
| 2012 | MWL | A | Great Lakes Loons | 140 | 67 | 73 | .479 | |
| 2013 | MWL | A | Great Lakes Loons | 139 | 67 | 72 | .482 | |
| 2018 | MWL | A | Great Lakes Loons | 137 | 60 | 77 | .438 | |
| 2019 | MWL | A | Great Lakes Loons | 136 | 81 | 55 | .596 | |
| 2021 | Low-A West | A | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | 120 | 67 | 53 | .558 | |
| 2022 | CALL | A | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | 132 | 68 | 64 | .515 | |
| 2023 | CALL | A | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | 132 | 71 | 61 | .538 | |
| 2024 | CALL | A | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | 130 | 65 | 65 | .500 | |
| 2025 | CALL | A | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | 132 | 70 | 62 | .530 | |
| Totals | 3617 | 1844 | 1773 | .510 |
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