The Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award is given the the best manager in both the American League and National League. 28 members of the Baseball Writers Association of America vote on who should win the award.
In 2008, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon was named the American League Manager of the Year, while Chicago Cubs skipper Lou Piniella won the award for the National League.ESPN.com: Maddon, Piniella win manager of year awards (November 12, 2008)
American League Past Winners
- 2008: Joe Maddon
- 2007: Eric Wedge
- 2006: Jim Leyland
- 2005: Ozzie Guillen
- 2004: Buck Showalter
- 2003: Tony Pena
- 2002: Mike Scioscia
- 2001: Lou Piniella
- 2000: Jerry Manuel
- 1999: Jimy WilliamsMLB.com: Manager of the Year winners
National League Past Winners
- 2008: Lou Piniella
- 2007: Bob Melvin
- 2006: Joe Girardi
- 2005: Bobby Cox
- 2004: Bobby Cox
- 2003: Jack McKeon
- 2002: Tony La Russa
- 2001: Larry Bowa
- 2000: Dusty Baker
- 1999: Jack McKeonMLB.com: Manager of the Year winners
References
Fast Facts
-
2008 AL Winner
Joe Maddon (Rays)
-
2008 NL Winner
Lou Piniella (Cubs)
-
Fact:
Voted by the Baseball Writers and Broadcasters of America
-
Fact:
1983 was first year awards were handed out
-
Fact:
Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox are tied for most all-time award wins with 4
-
Fact:
New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers have never had a Manager of the Year
