02542nam 2200529Ia 450 991082106140332120230725044839.01-282-54274-597866125427490-7864-5743-0(CKB)2550000000010582(EBL)1594663(SSID)ssj0000417267(PQKBManifestationID)12164611(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000417267(PQKBWorkID)10362428(PQKB)11365766(MiAaPQ)EBC1594663(EXLCZ)99255000000001058220091119d2010 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrEvaluating baseball's managers a history and analysis of performance in the major leagues, 1876-2008 /Chris JaffeJefferson, NC McFarland & Co.c20101 online resource (334 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-7864-3920-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Preface; Part I: Analysis; 1. Evaluating Managerial Performance; 2. Evaluating Managerial Tendencies; 3. Managers and Starting Pitchers; Part II: Commentary; 4. Primordial Managers, 1876-1892; 5. Rise of the Fundamentalists, 1893-1919; 6. Managing in the Lively Ball Era, 1920-1950; 7. The Modern Manager Emerges, 1951-1976; 8. Managing in a New Era of Labor Relations, 1977-1997; 9. Contemporary Managers, 1998 -2008; Appendix I; Appendix II; Appendix III; Glossary; Bibliography; IndexThis ambitious study of major league managers since the formation of the National League applies a sabermetric approach to gauging their performance and tendencies. Rather than focusing solely on in-game tactical decisions, it also analyzes broader, off-the-field management issues such as handling players, fans, and media, enforcing team rules, working with the front office, and balancing pressure versus performance.Baseball managersRating ofUnited StatesSports personnelRating ofUnited StatesBaseball managersRating ofSports personnelRating of796.357/64796.35764Jaffe Chris1649312MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910821061403321Evaluating baseball's managers3997985UNINA