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In Major League Baseball, the Manager of the Year Award is an honor given annually since 1983 to the best managers in the American and National Leagues. The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award was established in 1936 by The Sporting News and was given annually to one manager in In the Premier League, the FA Premier League Manager of the Year Award is annual award given to a manager who is recognised for their overall contribution to the achievements In the English Premier League, The League Managers Association Manager of the Year Award is an annual award given to a manager from any division for his achievements in the prior Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, In Baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally the field manager) this individual controls matters The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
The award is voted on by 28 members of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Baseball Writers' Association of America ( BBWAA) is a professional association for Baseball Journalists writing for daily Newspapers, Magazines Each places a vote for first, second, and third place among the managers of each league. The formula used to calculate the final scores is Score = 5F + 3S + T, where F is the number of first place votes, S is second place votes, and T is third place votes. The manager with the highest score in each league wins the award.
Bobby Cox became the first manager to win the award in both leagues, with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1985 and the Atlanta Braves in 1991. Robert Joe "Bobby" Cox (born May 21 1941 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is the current manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP Tony La Russa and Jim Leyland have since won the award in both leagues. Anthony "Tony" La Russa Jr (ləˈɹuːsə born October 4 1944, in Tampa, Florida) is a manager in Major League James Richard Leyland (born December 15 1944 in Perrysburg Ohio) is a Major League Baseball manager for the Detroit Tigers. Cox and La Russa have won the most awards, with four each. Dusty Baker and Leyland are second with three awards. Johnnie B "Dusty" Baker Jr (born June 15 1949 in Riverside California) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball In 2005, Bobby Cox became the first manager to win the award in consecutive years. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series
Three franchises remain to have a Manager of the Year: the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St
Some teams acknowledge the Sporting News Manager of the Year Award for seasons before 1983 as part of their award histories. The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award was established in 1936 by The Sporting News and was given annually to one manager in
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Manager of the Year Awards (1983–present)
For managers who have won multiple awards, the number in parentheses indicates the award number.
American League
* The BBWAA writers decided to "award" unofficial championship trophies after the strike-shortened 1994 season by naming the managers of the league leaders as Manager of the Year. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, Anthony "Tony" La Russa Jr (ləˈɹuːsə born October 4 1944, in Tampa, Florida) is a manager in Major League The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (born February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater South Dakota) is fifth on the all-time list for manager career wins The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St Robert Joe "Bobby" Cox (born May 21 1941 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is the current manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP John Francis McNamara (born June 4, 1932 in Sacramento California) is a former manager and coach in Major League Baseball The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (born February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater South Dakota) is fifth on the all-time list for manager career wins The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Anthony "Tony" La Russa Jr (ləˈɹuːsə born October 4 1944, in Tampa, Florida) is a manager in Major League The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP Jeffrey Allen Torborg (born November 26, 1941 in Plainfield, New Jersey) is a former Catcher and manager in Major The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP Jay Thomas Kelly (born August 15, 1950 in Graceville Minnesota) also referred to as TK, is the former manager of the Minnesota The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP Anthony "Tony" La Russa Jr (ləˈɹuːsə born October 4 1944, in Tampa, Florida) is a manager in Major League The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Gene William Lamont (born December 25, 1946 in Rockford Illinois) is a former Catcher and manager in Major League Baseball The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. William Nathaniel "Buck" Showalter (born May 23, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida) is a former professional The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP Louis Victor Piniella (pɨˈnɛlə born August 28, 1943, in Tampa Florida, United States) is the current manager of the Chicago The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP Johnny Lane Oates ( January 21 1946 &ndash December 24 2004) was an American Catcher and manager in Major Joseph Paul Torre (ˈtɔɹi born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn New York) is the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former Major The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, David Allen "Yox" Johnson (born January 30 1943 in Orlando Florida) is a former Second baseman, Designated hitter, and The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Joseph Paul Torre (ˈtɔɹi born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn New York) is the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former Major The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP James Francis "Jimy" Williams (born October 4, 1943 in Santa Maria California) is the current Bench coach for the Philadelphia The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Jerry Manuel (born December 23, 1953 in Hahira Georgia) is the manager of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (taking over The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The American League Central is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Louis Victor Piniella (pɨˈnɛlə born August 28, 1943, in Tampa Florida, United States) is the current manager of the Chicago The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Michael Lorri "Mike" Scioscia (ˈsoʊ̪ʃə born November 27 1958 in Morton Pennsylvania) is a former Catcher and current Major League Baseball The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla, widely known as Tony Peña (born June 4 1957 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The American League Central is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. William Nathaniel "Buck" Showalter (born May 23, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida) is a former professional The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Oswaldo José Guillén Barrios (born January 20, 1964 in Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda State, Venezuela) well known as Ozzie Guillén The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The American League Central is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success James Richard Leyland (born December 15 1944 in Perrysburg Ohio) is a Major League Baseball manager for the Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The American League Central is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball Eric Michael Wedge (born January 27, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is the current manager of the Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The American League Central is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League.
National League
* The BBWAA writers decided to "award" unofficial championship trophies after the strike-shortened 1994 season by naming the managers of the league leaders as Manager of the Year. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, Thomas Charles Lasorda (born September 22 1927 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP James Gottfried Frey (born May 26, 1931 in Cleveland Ohio) is a former manager and coach in Major League Baseball The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St Dorrel Norman Elvert "Whitey" Herzog (born November 9 1931) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder, scout, The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP Harold Clifton Lanier (born July 4 1942 in Denton North Carolina) is a former Infielder, coach and manager in Major The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St Robert LeRoy "Buck" Rodgers (born August 16, 1938 in Delaware Ohio) is a former Catcher, manager and coach in The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Thomas Charles Lasorda (born September 22 1927 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, Donald William Zimmer (born January 17, 1931 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former Infielder, manager, and a coach in Major League The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP James Richard Leyland (born December 15 1944 in Perrysburg Ohio) is a Major League Baseball manager for the Detroit Tigers. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP Robert Joe "Bobby" Cox (born May 21 1941 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is the current manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP James Richard Leyland (born December 15 1944 in Perrysburg Ohio) is a Major League Baseball manager for the Detroit Tigers. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Johnnie B "Dusty" Baker Jr (born June 15 1949 in Riverside California) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. Felipe Rojas Alou (born May 12 1935 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former Outfielder and First baseman in The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP Donald Edward Baylor (born June 28, 1949) is a Major League Baseball coach and a former player and manager. The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP Bruce Douglas Bochy (born April 16, 1955 in Landes de Boussac, France) is the manager of the San Francisco Giants. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Johnnie B "Dusty" Baker Jr (born June 15 1949 in Riverside California) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Lawrence Edward Dierker (born September 22 1946, in Hollywood California) is a former Pitcher and manager in Major League Baseball The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP John Aloysius McKeon (born November 23, 1930 in South Amboy New Jersey) nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former manager in The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Johnnie B "Dusty" Baker Jr (born June 15 1949 in Riverside California) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Lawrence Robert Bowa (born December 6 1945 in Sacramento California) is a former middle infielder, playing mainly as a Shortstop, The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Anthony "Tony" La Russa Jr (ləˈɹuːsə born October 4 1944, in Tampa, Florida) is a manager in Major League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to John Aloysius McKeon (born November 23, 1930 in South Amboy New Jersey) nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former manager in The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Robert Joe "Bobby" Cox (born May 21 1941 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is the current manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Robert Joe "Bobby" Cox (born May 21 1941 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is the current manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria Illinois) is the manager of the New York Yankees, and a former Major The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball Robert Paul Melvin (born October 28, 1961, in Palo Alto, California) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher and the The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League.