Ranking MLB’s Top 10 Managers

TOP 10 MANAGERS Ranking MLB's

Player Name It takes a combination of star power and skill to capture a World Series title, however, teams need the right manager to bring all the pieces together. By Zach Smith

Managers are the glue of the franchise. They must control the locker room, call the shots each game, and get the most out of every player.

Without the right skipper, even the best teams will crumble.

In order to properly rank the best managers, we split them into two branches: the Chapter 1 list, those in their first few seasons, and the Track Record list, more experienced managers. Here are the best managers in the MLB…

#5 Mike Shildt: St. Louis Cardinals #5 Mike Shildt: St. Louis Cardinals Accolades: 2019 NL Manager of the Year, career .546 win percentage The Chapter 1 List:

Accolades: finished in top 4 for NL Manager of the Year from 2 017-2019, career .521 win percentage #4 Craig Counsell: Milwaukee Brewers #4 Craig Counsell: Milwaukee Brewers

#3 Kevin Cash: Tampa Bay Rays #3 Kevin Cash: Tampa Bay Rays Accolades: 2020 AL Manager of the Year, 2020 AL Pennant, career .529 win percentage

#2 Dave Roberts: Los Angeles Dodgers #2 Dave Roberts: Los Angeles Dodgers Accolades: 2016 NL Manager of the Year, .614 winning percentage, 3 NL Pennants, 2020 World Series Champs

#1 Alex Cora: Boston Red Sox #1 Alex Cora: Boston Red Sox Accolades: 2018 World Series Champs with 11-3 postseason record (all in first year), career .598 win percentage

#5 Dusty Baker: Houston Astros #5 Dusty Baker: Houston Astros Accolades: 24 years as a manager, 3x NL Manager of the Year, .534 career winning percentage The Track Record List :

#4 Bob Melvin: Oakland Athletics #4 Bob Melvin: Oakland Athletics Accolades: currently longest tenured manager (11 seasons in Oakland), 3x AL Manager of the Year, career .514 win percentage

#3 Joe Maddon: Los Angeles Angels #3 Joe Maddon: Los Angeles Angels Accolades: 2016 World Series Champs (Cubs), AL Pennant, 2x AL Manager of the Year, NL Manager of the Year

#2 Tony La Russa: Chicago White Sox #2 Tony La Russa: Chicago White Sox Accolades: 12 Division titles, 6 NL Pennants, one of 2 managers in history to win World Series with a team in NL and AL, 4x Manager of the Year (3 AL, 1 NL)

#1 Terry Francona: Cleveland Indians #1 Terry Francona: Cleveland Indians Accolades: 2x World Series Champ, 3 AL Pennants, 2x AL Manager of the Year, career .541 win percentage