With the retirement of Tony La Russa on Monday, Jim Leyland, the Detroit Tigers skipper, becomes first among active managers with 1,588 wins over his 20 year career.
Dusty Baker of the Cincinnati Reds is now the second winningest manager in the Major Leagues with 1,484 victories in 18 seasons.
Leyland is 18th alltime. Baker is 21st.
Baker has more wins on his record than any other National League manager.
Baker will tie Hall of Fame manager, Clark Griffith, with his seventh win in 2012. An 87 win season tie another Hall of Fame manager, Dick Williams for 19th all-time.
Leyland will most likely pass Tommy LaSorda, Fred Clarke and Ralph Houck with just 31 wins.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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