Manager of the Year Award

In Major League Baseball, the Manager of the Year Award is an honor given annually to the best managers in the American and National Leagues. The award was introduced to baseball in 1983.

Manager of the Year Awards (1983–present)

For managers who have won multiple awards, the number in parentheses indicates the award number.

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American League

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1983Tony La Russa (1)Chicago White Sox

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1983 - Tony La Russa - Chicago White Sox

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1984Sparky Anderson (1)Detroit Tigers

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1984 - Sparky Anderson - Detroit Tigers

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1985Bobby Cox (1)Toronto Blue Jays

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1985 - Bobby Cox - Toronto Blue Jays

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1986John McNamaraBoston Red Sox

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1986 - John McNamara - Boston Red Sox

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1987Sparky Anderson (2)Detroit Tigers

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1987 - Sparky Anderson - Detroit Tigers

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1988Tony La Russa (2)Oakland Athletics

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1988 - Tony La Russa - Oakland Athletics

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1989Frank RobinsonBaltimore Orioles

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1989 - Frank Robinson - Baltimore Orioles

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1990Jeff TorborgChicago White Sox

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1990 - Jeff Torborg - Chicago White Sox

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1991Tom KellyMinnesota Twins

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1991 - Tom Kelly - Minnesota Twins

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1992Tony La Russa (3)Oakland Athletics

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1992 - Tony La Russa - Oakland Athletics

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1993Gene LamontChicago White Sox

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1993 - Gene Lamont - Chicago White Sox

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1994Buck ShowalterNew York Yankees

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1994 - Buck Showalter - New York Yankees

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1995Lou Piniella (1)Seattle Mariners

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1995 - Lou Piniella - Seattle Mariners

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1996Joe Torre (1)Johnny OatesNew York YankeesTexas Rangers

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1996 - Joe Torre - Johnny Oates - New York Yankees - Texas Rangers

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1997Davey JohnsonBaltimore Orioles

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1997 - Davey Johnson - Baltimore Orioles

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1998Joe Torre (2)New York Yankees

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1998 - Joe Torre - New York Yankees

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1999Jimy WilliamsBoston Red Sox

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1999 - Jimy Williams - Boston Red Sox

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2000Jerry ManuelChicago White Sox

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2000 - Jerry Manuel - Chicago White Sox

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2001Lou Piniella (2)Seattle Mariners

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2001 - Lou Piniella - Seattle Mariners

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2002Mike SciosciaAnaheim Angels

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2002 - Mike Scioscia - Anaheim Angels

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2003Tony PeñaKansas City Royals

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2003 - Tony Peña - Kansas City Royals

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2004Buck Showalter (2)Texas Rangers

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2004 - Buck Showalter - Texas Rangers

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National League

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1983Tommy Lasorda (1)Los Angeles Dodgers

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1983 - Tommy Lasorda - Los Angeles Dodgers

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1984Jim FreyChicago Cubs

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1984 - Jim Frey - Chicago Cubs

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1985Whitey HerzogSt. Louis Cardinals

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1985 - Whitey Herzog - St. Louis Cardinals

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1986Hal LanierHouston Astros

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1986 - Hal Lanier - Houston Astros

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1987Buck RodgersMontreal Expos

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1987 - Buck Rodgers - Montreal Expos

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1988Tommy Lasorda (2)Los Angeles Dodgers

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1988 - Tommy Lasorda - Los Angeles Dodgers

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1989Don ZimmerChicago Cubs

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1989 - Don Zimmer - Chicago Cubs

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1990Jim Leyland (1)Pittsburgh Pirates

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1990 - Jim Leyland - Pittsburgh Pirates

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1991Bobby Cox (2)Atlanta Braves

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1991 - Bobby Cox - Atlanta Braves

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1992Jim Leyland (2)Pittsburgh Pirates

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1992 - Jim Leyland - Pittsburgh Pirates

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1993Dusty Baker (1)San Francisco Giants

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1993 - Dusty Baker - San Francisco Giants

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1994Felipe AlouMontreal Expos

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1994 - Felipe Alou - Montreal Expos

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1995Don BaylorColorado Rockies

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1995 - Don Baylor - Colorado Rockies

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1996Bruce BochySan Diego Padres

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1996 - Bruce Bochy - San Diego Padres

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1997Dusty Baker (2)San Francisco Giants

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1997 - Dusty Baker - San Francisco Giants

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1998Larry DierkerHouston Astros

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1998 - Larry Dierker - Houston Astros

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1999Jack McKeon (1)Cincinnati Reds

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1999 - Jack McKeon - Cincinnati Reds

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2000Dusty Baker (3)San Francisco Giants

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2000 - Dusty Baker - San Francisco Giants

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2001Larry BowaPhiladelphia Phillies

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2001 - Larry Bowa - Philadelphia Phillies

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2002Tony La Russa (4)St. Louis Cardinals

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2002 - Tony La Russa - St. Louis Cardinals

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2003Jack McKeon (2)Florida Marlins

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2003 - Jack McKeon - Florida Marlins

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2004Bobby Cox (3)Atlanta Braves

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2004 - Bobby Cox - Atlanta Braves

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