MLB Manager
Best: 1987 CHC (+2.1) · Worst: 1982 NYY (-1.3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYYafter Dick Howser · before Clyde King | 1981–1982 (2) | 92–76 | .548 | — | — |
| CHCafter Jim Frey · before John Vukovich | 1986–1987 (2) | 114–124 | .479 | — | — |
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–).