Evaluating baseball's managers : a history and analysis of performance in the major leagues, 1876-2008 /

"This study of major league managers through the history of baseball since the formation of the National League applies a sabermetric approach to gauging the performance and tendencies of such men as Connie Mack, John McGraw, Tommy Lasorda and scores of others. Rather than focusing on in-game t...

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Main Author: Jaffe, Chris
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]
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Summary:"This study of major league managers through the history of baseball since the formation of the National League applies a sabermetric approach to gauging the performance and tendencies of such men as Connie Mack, John McGraw, Tommy Lasorda and scores of others. Rather than focusing on in-game tactical decisions, it also analyzes broader, off-field management issues"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:ix, 323 pages ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786439201 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786439203 (softcover : alk. paper)