MLB Manager
Best: 1882 PHA (+8.9) · Worst: 1882 PHA (+8.9)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHVafter Charlie Pabor | 1875 (1) | 4–14 | .222 | — | — |
| PHAbefore Lon Knight | 1882 (1) | 41–34 | .547 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | NHV | 4 | 14 | .222 | |
| 1882 | PHA | 41 | 34 | .547 |