Evaluating Baseball's Managers: A History and Analysis of Performance in the Major Leagues, 1876-2008
- ISBN-10
- 0786457430
- ISBN-13
- 9780786457434
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 333
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-03-08
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Author
- Chris Jaffe
Description
This ambitious study of major league managers since the formation of the National League applies a sabermetric approach to gauging their performance and tendencies. Rather than focusing solely on in-game tactical decisions, it also analyzes broader, off-the-field management issues such as handling players, fans, and media, enforcing team rules, working with the front office, and balancing pressure versus performance.
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