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MANAGERS

Winningest Managers by First Letter of Last Name

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Winningest Managers by Zodiac Sign

Aquarius (Jan. 20–Feb. 18)

Davey Johnson

1372

Pisces (Feb. 19–Mar. 20)

Sparky Anderson

2194

Aries (Mar. 21–Apr. 19)

John McGraw

2763

Taurus (Apr. 20–May 20)

Joe McCarthy

2125

Gemini (May 21–June 21)

Bobby Cox

2504

Cancer (June 22–July 22)

Joe Torre

2326

Leo (July 23–Aug. 22)

Leo Durocher

2008

Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22)

Lou Piniella

1835

Libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 23)

Tony La Russa

2728

Scorpio (Oct. 24–Nov. 21)

Bucky Harris

2158

Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

Walter Alston

2040

Capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

Connie Mack

3731

Managers During Most Presidential Administrations

10

Connie Mack

Cleveland, McKinley, T. Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Harding, Hoover, F. Roosevelt, Truman

7

Gene Mauch

Eisenhower, Kennedy, L. Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan

7

John McGraw

McKinley, T. Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, Hoover

7

Harry Wright

Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, B. Harrison, Cleveland

6

Bobby Cox

Carter, Reagan, G. Bush, Clinton, G. Bush, G.W. Bush, Obama

6

Ralph Houk

Kennedy, L. Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan

6

Tony La

Russa Carter, Reagan, G. Bush, Clinton, G.W. Bush, Obama

6

Bill McKechnie

Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, Hoover, F. Roosevelt, Truman

6

John McNamara

Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, G. Bush, Clinton

6

Joe Torre

Carter, Reagan, G. Bush, Clinton, G.W. Bush, Obama

Managers Winning 1000 Games with One Franchise

Connie Mack, Phila. A’s (AL), 1901–50

3637

John McGraw, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1902–32

2658

Bobby Cox, Atl. Braves (NL), 1978–81 and 1990–2010

2149

Walter Alston, Bklyn.–L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1954–76

2040

Tommy Lasorda, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1976–96

1599

Earl Weaver, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1968–82 and 1985–86

1480

Joe McCarthy, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1931–46

1460

Fred Clarke, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1900–1915

1422

Mike Scioscia, Ana.–L.A. Angels (AL), 2000–18

1650

Tony La Russa, St.L. Cardinals (NL) 1996–2011

1408

Wilbert Robinson, Bklyn. Robins (NL), 1914–31

1375

Bucky Harris, Wash. Senators (AL), 1924–28, 1935–42, and 1950–54

1336

Sparky Anderson, Det. Tigers (AL) 1979–95

1331

Cap Anson, Chi. Colts–Cubs (NL), 1879–97

1288

Joe Torre, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1996–2007

1173

Casey Stengel, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1949–60

1149

Tom Kelly, Min. Twins (AL), 1986–2001

1140

Hughie Jennings, Det. Tigers (AL), 1907–20

1131

Danny Murtaugh, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1957–64, 1967, 1970–71, and 1973–76

1115

Joe Cronin, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1935–47

1071

Ron Gardenhire, Min. Twins (AL), 2002–14

1068

Miller Huggins, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1918–29

1067

Red Schoendienst, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1965–76 and 1980

1028

Frank Selee, Bost. Beaneaters (NL), 1890–1901

1004

Managers with Over 1000 Career Wins and sub-.500 Winning Percentage

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Managers with Most Career Victories for Each Franchise

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Best Winning Percentage as Manager with One Team (Post-1900; Min. 150 Games)

Percentage

Wins–Losses

.667

Alex Cora, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2018

108–54

.664

Frank Chance, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1905–12

768–389

.642

Chuck Dressen, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1951–53

298–166

.642

Billy Southworth, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1939–45

620–346

.632

Dick Howser, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1978 and 1980

103–60

.627

Joe McCarthy, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1931–46

1460–867

.623

Casey Stengel, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1949–60

1149–696

.622

Terry Francona, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2004–11

744–552

.621

Jake Stahl, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1912–13

144–88

.620

Bucky Harris, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1947–48

191–117

.617

Al Lopez, Cle. Indians (AL), 1951–56

570–354

.617

Aaron Boone, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2018

100–62

.606

Joe McCarthy, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1948–50

223–145

.605

Joe Torre, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1996–2007

1173–767

Managers with 500 Wins in Each League

2728

Tony La Russa

(1408 NL, 1320 AL)

2326

Joe Torre

(1173 AL, 1153 NL)

2194

Sparky Anderson

(1331 NL, 863 AL)

1905

Casey Stengel

(1149 AL, 756 NL)

1902

Gene Mauch

(1145 NL, 757 AL)

1835

Lou Piniella

(1264 AL, 571 NL)

1769

Jim Leyland

(700 AL, 1069 NL)

1571

Dick Williams

(854 AL, 717 NL)

1186

Bobby Valentine

(650 AL, 536 NL)

1160

John McNamara

(657 AL, 503 NL)

1129

Art Howe

(600 AL, 529 NL)

Played in 2000 Games, Managed in 2000 Games

Games Played

Games Managed

Cap Anson

2276 (1876–97)

2296 (1879–98)

Charlie Grimm

2164 (1916, 1918–36)

2370 (1932–38, 1944–49, 1952–56, 1960)

Dusty Baker

2039 (1968–86)

3500 (1993–2006, 2008–13, 2016–17)

Felipe Alou

2082 (1958–74)

2055 (1992–2001, 2003–06)

Frankie Frisch

2311 (1919–37)

2245 (1933–38, 1940–46, 1949–51)

Frank Robinson

2808 (1956–76)

2241 (1975–77, 1981–84, 1988–91, 2002–06)

Fred Clarke

2245 (1894–1915)

2822 (1897–1915)

Jimmy Dykes

2282 (1918–39)

2960 (1934–46, 1951–54, 1958–61)

Joe Cronin

2124 (1926–45)

2315 (1933–47)

Joe Torre

2209 (1960–77)

4329 (1977–84, 1990–2010)

Managers Managing 100-Loss Teams After 1000th Career Victory

Sparky Anderson, Det. Tigers (AL), 1989

Lou Boudreau, K.C. A’s (AL), 1956

Leo Durocher, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1966

Jimmy Dykes, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1954

Ned Hanlon, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1905

Ralph Houk, Det. Tigers (AL), 1975

Connie Mack, Phila. A’s (AL), 1915–16, 1919–20, 1943, and 1946

Bill McKechnie, Bost. Braves (NL), 1935

Buck Showalter, Balt. Orioles (AL), 2018

Casey Stengel, N.Y. Mets (NL), 1962–64

Chuck Tanner, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1985

Ned Yost, K.C. Royals (AL), 2018

Managers with Both 100-Win and 100-Loss Seasons

100 Wins

100 Losses

Bill Carrigan

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1915

Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1927

Chuck Dressen

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL) 1953

Wash. Senators (AL) 1955

Connie Mack

Phila. A’s (AL), 1910, 1911, 1929, 1930, 1931

Phila. A’s (AL), 1915, 1916, 1919, 1920,

Bill McKechnie

Cin. Reds (NL), 1940

Bost. Braves (NL), 1935

Buck Showalter

Ariz. D’backs (NL), 1999

Balt. Orioles (AL), 2018

Casey Stengel

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1954

N.Y. Mets (NL), 1962, 1963, 1964 1921, 1936, 1940, 1943, 1946, 1950

Gil Hodges

N.Y. Mets (NL), 1969

Wash. Senators (AL), 1964

Joe Maddon

Chi. Cubs (NL), 2016

T.B. Devil Rays (AL), 2006

Leo Durocher

Bklyn. Dodgers (NL) 1941, 1942

Chi. Cubs (NL) 1966

Ned Hanlon

Bklyn. Superbas (NL), 1899

Bklyn. Superbas (NL), 1905

Ralph Houk

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1961, 1963

Det. Tigers (AL) 1975

Sparky Anderson

Cin. Reds (NL) 1970, 1975, 1976

Det. Tigers (AL), 1989

Former Pitchers Winning Pennants as Managers (Post-1900)

Eddie Dyer, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1946

Dallas Green, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1980

Clark Griffith, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1901

Roger Craig, S.F. Giants (NL), 1989

John Farrell, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2013

Fred Hutchinson, Cin. Reds (NL), 1961

Tommy Lasorda, L.A. Dodgers (NL), 1977–78, 1981, and 1988

Bob Lemon, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1978 and 1981

Kid Gleason, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1919

Managers Taking Over World Series Teams in Midseason

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Managers Replaced While Team Was in First Place

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Managers Winning Pennant in First Year as Manager of Team

American League

Clark Griffith, Chi. White Sox, 1901

Hughie Jennings, Det. Tigers, 1907

Kid Gleason, Chi. White Sox, 1919

Tris Speaker*, Cle. Indians, 1920

Bucky Harris, Wash. Senators, 1924

Joe Cronin, Wash. Senators, 1933

Mickey Cochrane, Det. Tigers, 1934

Ralph Houk, N.Y. Yankees, 1961

Yogi Berra, N.Y. Yankees, 1964

Dick Williams, Bost. Red Sox, 1967

Bob Lemon**, N.Y. Yankees, 1978

Earl Weaver*, Balt. Orioles, 1979

Jim Frey, K.C. Royals, 1980

Joe Torre, N.Y. Yankees, 1996

Terry Francona, Bost. Red Sox, 2004

Jim Leyland, Det. Tigers, 2006

John Farrell, Bost. Red Sox, 2013

Alex Cora*, Bost. Red Sox, 2018

National League

Frank Chance*, Chi. Cubs, 1906

Pat Moran, Phila. Phillies, 1915

Pat Moran, Cin. Reds, 1919

Charlie Grimm**, Chi. Cubs, 1932

Gabby Hartnett**, Chi. Cubs, 1938

Eddie Dyer, St.L. Cardinals, 1946

Burt Shotton, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1947

Tommy Lasorda*, L.A. Dodgers, 1977

Jim Leyland, Fla. Marlins, 1997

Bob Brenly*, Ariz. D’backs, 2001

Jack McKeon**, Fla. Marlins, 2003

*First full season as manager.

**Took over in mid-season.

Managers Undefeated in World Series Play

George Stallings, Bost. Braves (NL), 1914

4–0 over Phila. A’s (AL)

Hank Bauer, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1966

4–0 over L.A. Dodgers (NL)

Lou Piniella, Cin. Reds (NL), 1990

4–0 over Oak. A’s (AL)

Ozzie Guillen, Chi. White Sox (AL), 2005

4–0 over Hous. Astros (NL)

Managers with Fewest Career Wins to Win World Series

Wins

Bob Brenly, Ariz. D’backs (NL), 2001

92

Tom Kelly, Min. Twins (AL), 1987

97

Eddie Dyer, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1946

98

Alex Cora, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2018

108

Dallas Green, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1980

110

Ed Barrow, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1918

172

Ozzie Guillen, Chi. White Sox (AL), 2005

182

Mickey Cochrane, Det. Tigers (AL), 1935

194

Gabby Street, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1931

194

Jake Stahl, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1912

224

Bill Carrigan, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1915

232

Jimmy Collins, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1903

247

John Farrell, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2013

251

Mike Scioscia, Ana. Angels (AL), 2002

256

Joe Girardi, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2009

270

Pants Rowland, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1917

281

Davey Johnson, N.Y. Mets (NL), 1986

296

Lou Piniella, Cin. Reds (NL), 1990

315

Johnny Keane, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1964

317

Joe Altobelli, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1983

323

Cito Gaston, Tor. Blue Jays, 1992

331

Bill Carrigan, Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1916

323

A.J. Hinch, Hous. Astros (AL), 2017

360

Bob Lemon, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1978

379

Managers with Most Career Wins Never to Manage a World Series Team (Post-1903)

Wins

Seasons

Gene Mauch

1901

26 (1960–82, 1985–87)

Buck Showalter

1551

20 (1992–95, 1998–2000, 2003–06, 2010–18)

Jimmy Dykes

1407

21 (1934–46, 1951–54, 1958–61)

Bill Rigney

1239

18 (1956–72, 1976)

Art Howe

1129

14 (1989–93, 1996–2004)

Ron Gardenhire*

1132

14 (2002–14, 2018–)

Frank Robinson

1065

14 (1975–77, 1981–84, 1988–91, 2002–06)

Felipe Alou

1033

14 (1992–2001, 2003–06)

Bill Virdon

995

13 (1972–84)

Paul Richards

923

12 (1951–61, 1976)

Jimy Williams

910

12 (1986–89, 1997–2004)

Don Zimmer

906

14 (1972–73, 1976–82, 1988–91, 1999)

Jim Tracy

856

10 (2001–07, 2009–12)

Johnny Oates

797

11 (1991–2001)

Buck Rodgers

784

13 (1980–82, 1985–94)

*Still active.

Pennant-Winning Managers with Fewest Career Wins (Since 1900)

44

Gabby Hartnett, 1938 Chi. Cubs (NL)

73

Harvey Kuenn, 1982 Milw. Brewers (AL)

80

Paul Owens, 1983 Phila. Phillies (NL)

88

Kid Gleason, 1919 Chi. White Sox (AL)

92

Bucky Harris, 1924 Wash. Senators (AL)*

92

Bob Brenly, 2001 Ariz. D’backs (NL)*

93

Gabby Street, 1930 St.L. Cardinals (NL)

97

Jim Frey, 1980 K.C. Royals (AL)

98

Eddie Dyer, 1946 St.L. Cardinals (NL)*

99

Joe Cronin, 1933 Wash. Senators (AL)

99

Yogi Berra, 1964 N.Y. Yankees (AL)

101

Mickey Cochrane, 1934 Det. Tigers (AL)

108

Alex Cora, 2018 Bost. Red Sox (AL)*

109

Ralph Houk, 1961 N.Y. Yankees (AL)*

110

Dallas Green, 1980 Phila. Phillies (NL)*

172

Ed Barow, 1918 Bost. Red Sox (AL)*

182

Ozzie Guillen, 2005 Chi. White Sox (AL)*

188

Bucky Harris, 1925 Wash. Senators (AL)

194

Gabby Street, 1931 St.L. Cardinals (NL)*

194

Mickey Cochrane, 1935 Det. Tigers (AL)*

195

Dave Roberts, 2017 L.A. Dodgers (NL)

205

Ralph Houk, 1962 N.Y. Yankees (AL)

*Won World Series.

Most Times Managing the Same Club

5

Billy Martin, N.Y. Yankees, 1975–78, 1979, 1983, 1985, and 1988

4

Danny Murtaugh, Pitt. Pirates, 1957–64, 1967, 1970–71, and 1973–76

3

Bucky Harris, Wash. Senators, 1924–28, 1935–42, and 1950–54

3

Charlie Grimm, Chi. Cubs, 1932–38, 1944–49, and 1960

Managers with Best Winning Percentage for First Five Full Years of Managing

Wins–Losses

Percentage

Frank Chance, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1906–10

530–235

.693

Al Lopez, Cle. Indians (AL), 1951–55

482–288

.626

Earl Weaver, Balt. Orioles (AL), 1969–73

495–303

.620

John McGraw, Balt. Orioles (NL), 1899; Balt. Orioles (AL), 1901; and N.Y. Giants (NL), 1903–05

449–277

.618

Davey Johnson, N.Y. Mets (NL), 1984–88

488–320

.604

Hughie Jennings, Det. Tigers (AL), 1907–11

455–308

.596

Leo Durocher, Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1939–43

457–310

.596

Sparky Anderson, Cin. Reds (NL), 1970–74

473–329

.590

Fielder Jones, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1904–07; and St.L. Terriers (FL), 1915

447–313

.588

Joe McCarthy, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1926–29; and N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1931

450–316

.587

Pat Moran, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1915–18; and Cin. Reds (NL), 1919

419–301

.582

Managers Never Experiencing a Losing Season (Post-1900; Min. Two Full Seasons)

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Career One-Game Managers

American League

Bibb Falk, Cle. Indians, 1933

1–0

Marty Martinez, Sea. Mariners, 1986

0–1

Bob Schaefer, K.C. Royals, 1991

1–0

Jo-Jo White, Cle. Indians, 1960

1–0

Del Wilber, Tex. Rangers, 1973

1–0

Rudy York, Bost. Red Sox, 1959

0–1

Eddie Yost, Wash. Senators II, 1963

0–1

National League

Bill Holbert, Syr. Stars, 1879

0–1

Vern Benson, Atl. Braves, 1977

1–0

Bill Burwell, Pitt. Pirates, 1947

1–0

Andy Cohen, Phila. Phillies, 1960

1–0

Roy Johnson, Chi. Cubs, 1944

1–0

Ted Turner, Atl. Braves, 1977

0–1

Brandon Hyde, Fla. Marlins, 2011

0–1

Managers Managing in Civilian Clothes

Bill Armour, Cle. Indians (AL), 1902–04; and Det. Tigers (AL), 1905–06

Judge Emil Fuchs, Bost. Braves (NL), 1929

Connie Mack, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1894–96; and Phila. A’s (AL), 1901–50

John McGraw, N.Y. Giants (NL), 1930–32

Burt Shotton, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1928–33; Cin. Reds (NL), 1934; and Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), 1947–48 and 1949–50

George Stallings, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1897–99; Det. Tigers (AL), 1901; N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1909–10; and Bost. Braves (NL), 1913–20

Managers Who Were Lawyers

Bill Armour, Cle. Indians (AL), 1902–04; Det. Tigers (AL), 1905–06

Judge Emil Fuchs, Bost. Braves (NL), 1929

Miller Huggins, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1913–17; and N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1918–29

Hughie Jennings, Det. Tigers (AL), 1907–20

Tony La Russa, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1979–86; Oak. A’s (AL), 1986–88; and St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1996–2011

Branch Rickey, St.L. Browns (AL), 1913–15; and St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1919–25

Muddy Ruel, St.L. Browns (AL), 1947

Monte Ward, N.Y. Gothams (NL), 1884; Bklyn. Wonders (PL), 1890; Bklyn. Bridegrooms (NL), 1891–92; and N.Y. Giants (NL), 1893–94

Pennant-Winning Managers Who Won Batting Titles

Manager of Pennant Winner

Batting Champion

Lou Boudreau

Cle. Indians (AL), 1948

Cle. Indians (AL), 1944 (.327)

Rogers Hornsby

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1926

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1920 (.370), 1921 (.397), 1922 (.401), 1923 (.384), 1924 (.424), 1925 (.403)

Bost. Braves (NL), 1928 (.387)

Harvey Kuenn

Milw. Brewers (AL), 1982

Det. Tigers (AL), 1959 (.353)

Tris Speaker

Cle. Indians (AL), 1920

Cle. Indians (AL), 1916 (.386)

Bill Terry

N.Y. Giants (NL), 1933, 1936–37

N.Y. Giants (NL), 1930 (.401)

Joe Torre

N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1996, 1998–2001, 2003

St.L. Cardinals (NL), 1971 (.363)

Managers with Same Initials as Team They Managed

Billy Barnie, Bklyn. Bridegrooms (1897–98)

Harry Craft, Hous. Colt .45s (1962)

Bill Dahlen, Bklyn. Dodgers (1910–13)

Dick Tracewski, Det. Tigers (1979)

Playing Managers After 1950

American League

Lou Boudreau (shortstop), Cle. Indians, 1950 (81 games)

Lou Boudreau (shortstop), Bost. Red Sox, 1952 (4 games)

Fred Hutchinson (pitcher), Det. Tigers, 1952–53 (12 games in 1952; 3 games in 1953)

Marty Marion (shortstop, third base), St.L. Browns, 1952–53 (67 games in 1952; 3 games in 1953)

Eddie Joost (infield), Phila. A’s, 1954 (19 games)

Hank Bauer (outfield), K.C. A’s, 1961 (43 games)

Frank Robinson (designated hitter), Cle. Indians, 1976 (36 games)

Don Kessinger (shortstop), Chi. White Sox, 1979 (56 games)

National League

Tommy Holmes (outfield), Bost. Braves, 1951 (27 games)

Phil Cavaretta (first base), Chi. Cubs, 1951–53 (89 games in 1951; 41 games in 1952; 27 games in 1953)

Eddie Stanky (second base), St.L. Cardinals, 1952–53 (53 games in 1952; 17 games in 1953)

Harry Walker (outfield), St.L. Cardinals, 1955 (11 games)

Solly Hemus (infield), St.L. Cardinals, 1959 (24 games)

El Tappe (catcher), Chi. Cubs, 1962 (26 games)

Joe Torre (first base, pinch hitter), N.Y. Mets, 1977 (26 games)

Pete Rose (first base), Cin. Reds, 1984–86 (26 games in 1984; 119 games in 1985; 72 games in 1986)

1000 Wins as Manager and 2000 Hits as Player

Felipe Alou

Manager (1992–2006) 1033 wins

Player (1958–74) 2101 hits

Cap Anson

Manager (1875, 1879–98) 2196 wins

Player (1871–97) 3435 hits

Fred Clarke

Manager (1897–15) 1602 wins

Player (1894–1915) 2678 hits

Joe Cronin

Manager (1933–47) 1236 wins

Player (1926–45) 2285 hits

Jimmy Dykes

Manager (1934–46, 1951–54, 1958–61) 1406 wins

Player (1918–38) 2256 hits

Frankie Frisch

Manager (1933–38, 1940–46, 1949–51) 1138 wins

Player (1919–37) 2880 hits

Charlie Grimm

Manager (1932–38, 1944–49, 1952–56, 1960) 1287 wins

Player (1916, 1918–36) 2299 hits

Frank Robinson

Manager (1975–77, 1981–84, 1988–91, 2002–06) 1065 wins

Player (1957–76) 2943 hits

Red Schoendienst

Manager (1965–76, 1980, 1990) 1041 wins

Player (1945–63) 2449 hits

Joe Torre

Manager (1977–84, 1990–2010) 2326 wins

Player (1960–77) 2342 hits