MLB Manager
Best: 1978 CWS (+1.5) · Worst: 1978 CWS (+1.5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWSafter Bob Lemon · before Don Kessinger | 1978 (1) | 37–50 | .425 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CWS | 37 | 50 | .425 |