Clint Hurdle is a name that Colorado Rockies fans are quite familiar with as he served as the team's manager before working within the organization.

On Friday, Hurdle headed out to social media and shared that he's leaving the Rockies' franchise as of Oct. 31, 2026. Hurdle not only has offered guidance and wisdom to some of Colorado's up-and-coming players, but has also shared that as well with more than 34,000 followers on X.

He's even leaned into sharing thoughts and ideas that he's poured into a weekly email. A number of those became the focus of his book, "Hurdle-isms," that is available online and in bookstores.

"To all my Friends, Rockies fans, current and past Players, members of the entire Colorado Rockies Organization top to bottom," Hurdle's post on X began. "I would like to extend my appreciation and love for being part of an incredible journey for over 20 years.

"I was granted the opportunity to coach and manage this club," Hurdle continued. "Then, I was asked to come back and mentor the young players and future leaders of this organization. Both were gifts. Thank you to Dick Monfort for trusting me with both of those journeys and for always treating me like family and making Colorado feel like home.

"What I will hold onto most isn’t the wins," he wrote. "It’s the people! They are what Rocktober was built on. That’s what the next great Rockies team will be built on too.

"With my last day being October 31, 2026….just know that I am not retiring…but rather recalculating my journey personally and professionally," Hurdle wrote.

Many longtime baseball fans will remember Hurdle coming up to the major leagues with the Kansas City Royals. Hurdle even earned front-cover status back in the March 20, 1978, edition of Sports Illustrated. The cover had a picture of him with the words "This Year's Phenom" on it.

Getting that much attention put a lot of pressure on a young player. At the time, the Royals had royalty on their team in the form of George Brett, Hal McRae, and many others. Hurdle was thrust into the spotlight.

Besides the Royals, Hurdle also played twice for the New York Mets and single seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals. He finished with a career slash line (a term not even thought of back in the late 1970s) of .259/.341/.744 with 32 career home runs and 193 career RBIs. Hurdle also had one stolen base in his career, too.

He was a first-round draft pick (No. 9 overall) in the 1975 MLB Draft.

Hurdle spent eight seasons as Rockies manager, finishing with a 534-625 overall record. He led the Rockies to a National League pennant back in 2007. After leaving the Rockies, Hurdle spent nine seasons as manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates. His overall record with the Pirates was 735-720. 

Hurdle was named NL Manager of the Year in 2013, too. Additionally, he managed the NL All-Star team in 2008.

After Hurdle's post, the Rockies shared a message on their X account: "Clint, thank you for everything you have done in your 20+ years with the organization! Your impact on the Rockies has been immeasurable and will be felt for years to come."

In his daily emails, Hurdle not only shares wisdom from his baseball career but also a little bit of a look into his own spiritual journey. He's also been open about his personal journey to achieve sobriety from alcoholism. Hurdle is coming up to having 28 years of sobriety, too.

Hurdle has coached many, many ballplayers while involved in the major leagues. That type of experience and guidance comes through when he sits down and writes out those emails.

What is Hurdle's next landing spot in baseball? It may not be in the game. According to his social media post, Hurdle made it clear that he was not retiring. There remain some things that he wants to do in his life. Now he'll have more time to pursue those from a professional and personal standpoint.

Hurdle's imprint on the Rockies' franchise and its players will last for a long time.