MLB Manager
Best: 1884 PHK (-6.2) · Worst: 1884 PHK (-6.2)
Team wins minus the wins its roster's VAL predicts (roster fit r² 0.77), credited by share of games coached and shrunk toward zero for short careers. Descriptive, not causal: health, schedule and luck sit in the same residual.
| Team | Seasons | W–L–T | Pct | Playoffs | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWSbefore Jimmy Wood | 1873 (1) | 8–2 | .800 | — | — |
| CNAafter Jimmy Wood | 1874 (1) | 18–18 | .500 | — | — |
| PHK | 1884 (1) | 21–46 | .313 | — | — |
Built from: Lahman Baseball Database (1871–2019); MLB StatsAPI (schedule, standings, coaches by date, postseason) (2020–2026); Wikipedia — List of <club> managers (acting managers, verification) (2020–2026); Wikipedia — Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award (2017–).
| Season | Team | W | L | Pct | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | PWS | 8 | 2 | .800 | |
| 1874 | CNA | 18 | 18 | .500 | |
| 1884 | PHK | 21 | 46 | .313 |