{"id":89966,"date":"2024-11-19T19:15:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T00:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=89966"},"modified":"2024-11-19T19:21:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T00:21:59","slug":"manager-of-the-year-winners-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/11\/19\/manager-of-the-year-winners-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Vogt, Murphy Win Manager of the Year Award Honors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the dugout, strategy meets instinct. Leadership inspires greatness. Tonight, Major League Baseball recognizes the masterminds behind the game&#8217;s most remarkable turnarounds, thrilling comebacks, and championship seasons. The 2024 Manager of the Year Award celebrates the exceptional tacticians and motivators who elevated their teams to unprecedented heights. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/vogtst01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stephen Vogt<\/a> of the Cleveland Guardians and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=murphpa99,murphpa01&amp;search=Pat+Murphy&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pat Murphy<\/a> of the Milwaukee Brewers took home American and National League Manager of the Year for 2024.<\/p>\n<h2>2024 Manager of the Year Winners<\/h2>\n<h3>American League: Stephen Vogt, Cleveland Guardians<\/h3>\n<p>The former player-turned-manager Vogt guided the Guardians to a division title and the American League&#8217;s second-best record. This impressive feat was all the more notable given the loss of <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/04\/06\/cleveland-guardians-ace-to-miss-rest-of-2024-season\/\" target=\"_self\">ace right-hander<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/biebesh01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shane Bieber<\/a> in the first week of the season. A key factor in the Guardians&#8217; success was Vogt&#8217;s adept management of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/08\/01\/guardians-best-bullpen-baseball\/\" target=\"_self\">bullpen<\/a>, anchored by the dominant Emanuel Clase. By leveraging his relievers effectively, Vogt ensured they remained fresh and impactful throughout the season.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Told y&#8217;all we believed in Stephen Vogt!<\/p>\n<p>Vogter has been named the 2024 American League Manager of the Year in his debut season. \ud83e\udd29<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ForTheLand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ForTheLand<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CDc8VChOGE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/CDc8VChOGE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CleGuardians\/status\/1859015250206749190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Vogt&#8217;s stellar debut bodes well for a bright future in Cleveland. Moreover, his Manager of the Year award sets a new record for the fastest transition from player to award winner. Vogt eclipses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/girarjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Girardi<\/a>&#8216;s mark, set in 2006 after retiring in 2003. The Guardians are now tied with the Chicago White Sox for most Manager of the Year wins with five. Vogt joins three-time winner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/francte01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terry Francona<\/a> (2013, 2016, 2022) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wedgeer01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Wedge<\/a> (2007).<\/p>\n<h3>National League: Pat Murphy, Milwaukee Brewers<\/h3>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/counscr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig Counsell<\/a>&#8216;s former right-hand man, Murphy&#8217;s transition to the top spot was seamless. He inherited a team with a strong track record, having made the postseason five times in six years. But with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/burneco01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corbin Burnes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/02\/01\/corbin-burnes-traded-orioles\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">traded away<\/a> and closer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=willide03,willia005dev&amp;search=Devin+Williams&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Devin Williams<\/a> sidelined by a back injury, the odds were against them. Murphy proved the doubters wrong. Under his watch, the Brewers played sharp, detail-driven baseball, clinching their third National League Central title in four years. It took a team effort that included 17 different starters, 12 different pitchers earning a save and young players up and down the roster.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The obvious choice \u2755\u2755\u2755<\/p>\n<p>Pat Murphy is your 2024 NL Manager of the Year! <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/C57d2p760i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/C57d2p760i<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Brewers\/status\/1859022057255956761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Sporting News&#8217; Manager of the Year award, voted on by fellow managers, adds to the prestige of Murphy&#8217;s achievement. Murphy is the Brewers&#8217; first Manager of the Year. He is the 10th winner who did not play in the major leagues. The others: four-time winner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/showabu99.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buck Showalter<\/a>, three-time winners <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/leylaji99.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Leyland<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/maddojo99.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Maddon<\/a>, two-winner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mckeoja99.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack McKeon<\/a> along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/freyji99.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Frey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcnamjo99.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John McNamara<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/snitkbr99.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brian Snitker<\/a>, Mike Shildt and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hydebr99.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Hyde<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo: \u00a9 Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the dugout, strategy meets instinct. Leadership inspires greatness. Tonight, Major League Baseball recognizes the masterminds behind the game&#8217;s most remarkable turnarounds, thrilling comebacks, and championship seasons. The 2024 Manager of the Year Award celebrates the exceptional tacticians and motivators who elevated their teams to unprecedented heights. Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians and Pat [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3686,"featured_media":90016,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35,1071],"tags":[5042,507,21201,907],"class_list":["post-89966","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-mlb","tag-cleveland-guardians","tag-milwaukee-brewers","tag-pat-murphy","tag-stephen-vogt"],"modified_by":"Matt Graves","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89966","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3686"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89966"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89966\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/90016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89966"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89966"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}