American Association (1902–1997) Manager of the Year Award explained

American Association
Manager of the Year Award
Sport:Baseball
League:American Association
Givenfor:Best regular-season manager in the American Association
Country:United States
Presenter:American Association
First:George Selkirk (1953)
Last:Dave Miley (1997)
Mostwins:Joe Sparks (5)

The American Association Manager of the Year Award was an annual award given to the best manager in Minor League Baseball's American Association based on their regular-season performance. Though the league was established in 1902,[1] the award was not created until 1953.[2] It continued to be issued through the 1962 season, after which the league disbanded.[1] [2] In 1969, both the league and the award were revived, and the honor continued to be given until the league disbanded for a second time after the 1997 season.[1] [2]

Nine managers won the award on multiple occasions. Joe Sparks won the award five times, more than any other manager. Marc Bombard and Vern Rapp each won three times. Kerby Farrell, Jim Fregosi, Jim Marshall, Gene Mauch, Jack McKeon, and Rick Renick each won the award twice. Sparks (1986, 1987, and 1988) won three of his five awards consecutively, while Mauch (1958 and 1959), McKeon (1969 and 1970), and Bombard (1994 and 1995) won in back-to-back seasons.

Fourteen managers from the Indianapolis Indians won the Manager of the Year Award, more than any other team in the league, followed by the Denver Zephyrs and Omaha Royals (4); the Evansville Triplets and Minneapolis Millers (3); the Iowa Cubs, Louisville Redbirds, Nashville Sounds, and Wichita Aeros (2); and the Buffalo Bisons, Louisville Colonels, Oklahoma City 89ers, Omaha Dodgers, and Toledo Sox (1).

Winners

League
The team's final position in the league standings
DivisionThe team's final position in the divisional standings
RecordThe team's wins and losses during the regular season
Number of wins by managers who won the award multiple times
^Indicates multiple award winners in the same year
Indicates league champions
Year!scope="col"
WinnerTeamOrganizationLeagueDivisionRecord
1953Toledo SoxMilwaukee Braves1st90–64[3] [4]
1954Indianapolis IndiansCleveland Indians1st95–57[5] [6]
1955Minneapolis MillersNew York Giants1st92–62[7] [8]
1956Indianapolis IndiansCleveland Indians1st92–62[9]
1957Wichita BravesMilwaukee Braves1st93–61[10] [11]
1958Minneapolis MillersBoston Red Sox3rd82–71[12] [13]
1959Minneapolis MillersBoston Red Sox2nd2nd95–67[14]
1960Louisville ColonelsMilwaukee Braves2nd85–68[15] [16]
1961Indianapolis IndiansCincinnati Reds1st86–64[17] [18]
1962^Indianapolis IndiansChicago White Sox1st89–58[19] [20]
Omaha DodgersLos Angeles Dodgers2nd79–68[21]
1969Omaha RoyalsKansas City Royals1st85–55[22] [23]
1970Omaha RoyalsKansas City Royals1st1st73–65[24]
1971Indianapolis IndiansCincinnati Reds1st1st84–55[25]
1972Wichita AerosChicago Cubs1st1st87–53[26] [27]
1973Iowa OaksChicago White Sox1st1st83–53[28] [29]
1974Indianapolis IndiansCincinnati Reds1st1st78–57[30]
1975Evansville TripletsDetroit Tigers2nd1st77–59[31] [32]
1976Denver BearsMontreal Expos1st1st86–50[33]
1977Denver BearsMontreal Expos3rd1st71–65[34]
1978Evansville TripletsDetroit Tigers2nd2nd78–58[35] [36]
1979Evansville TripletsDetroit Tigers1st1st78–58[37] [38]
1980Denver BearsMontreal Royals1st1st92–44[39] [40]
1981Omaha RoyalsKansas City Royals1st1st79–57[41]
1982Iowa CubsChicago Cubs2nd (tie)2nd (tie)73–62[42] [43]
1983Louisville RedbirdsSt. Louis Cardinals1st1st78–57[44] [45]
1984Indianapolis IndiansMontreal Expos1st91–63[46] [47]
1985^Louisville RedbirdsSt. Louis Cardinals3rd1st74–68[48]
Oklahoma City 89ersTexas Rangers1st1st79–63[49]
1986Indianapolis IndiansMontreal Expos1st1st80–62[50]
1987Indianapolis IndiansMontreal Expos3rd74–64[51]
1988Indianapolis IndiansMontreal Expos1st1st89–53[52]
1989Indianapolis IndiansMontreal Expos1st1st87–59[53] [54]
1990Omaha RoyalsKansas City Royals1st1st86–60[55] [56]
1991Denver ZephyrsMilwaukee Brewers2nd1st79–65[57] [58]
1992Buffalo BisonsPittsburgh Pirates1st1st87–57[59] [60]
1993Nashville SoundsChicago White Sox2nd1st81–62[61] [62]
1994Indianapolis IndiansCincinnati Reds1st86–57[63]
1995Indianapolis IndiansCincinnati Reds1st88–56[64]
1996Nashville SoundsChicago White Sox4th3rd77–67[65]
1997Indianapolis IndiansCincinnati Reds2nd2nd89–59[66] [67]

Wins by team

TeamAward(s)Year(s)
Indianapolis Indians141954, 1956, 1961, 1962, 1971, 1974, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1997
Denver Zephyrs (Denver Bears)41976, 1977, 1980, 1991
Omaha Royals1969, 1970, 1981, 1990
Evansville Triplets31975, 1978, 1979
Minneapolis Millers1955, 1958, 1959
Iowa Cubs (Iowa Oaks)21973, 1982
Louisville Redbirds1983, 1985
Nashville Sounds1993, 1996
Wichita Aeros (Wichita Aeros)1957, 1972
Buffalo Bisons11992
Louisville Colonels1960
Oklahoma City 89ers1985
Omaha Dodgers1962
Toledo Sox1953

Wins by organization

OrganizationAward(s)Year(s)
Montreal Expos81976, 1977, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Cincinnati Reds61961, 1971, 1974, 1994, 1995, 1997
Chicago White Sox41962, 1973, 1993, 1996
Kansas City Royals1969, 1970, 1981, 1990
Detroit Tigers31975, 1978, 1979
Milwaukee Braves1953, 1957, 1960
Boston Red Sox21958, 1959
Chicago Cubs1972, 1982
Cleveland Indians1954, 1956
St. Louis Cardinals1983, 1985
Los Angeles Dodgers11962
Milwaukee Brewers1991
New York Giants1955
Pittsburgh Pirates1992
Texas Rangers1985

References

Specific

General

Notes and References

  1. Web site: American Association (AAA) Encyclopedia and History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: American Association Special Award Winners. Triple-A Baseball. May 24, 2022. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20210421030844/http://www.tripleabaseball.com/AAAwards.jsp. April 21, 2021.
  3. Web site: George Selkirk Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  4. Web site: 1953 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  5. Web site: Kerby Farrell Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  6. Web site: 1954 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  7. Web site: Bill Rigney Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  8. Web site: 1955 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  9. Web site: 1956 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  10. Web site: Ben Geraghty Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  11. Web site: 1957 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  12. Web site: Gene Mauch Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  13. Web site: 1958 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  14. Web site: 1959 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  15. Web site: 1960 Louisville Colonels Statistics. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  16. Web site: 1960 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  17. Web site: Cot Deal Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  18. Web site: 1961 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  19. Web site: Luke Appling Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  20. Web site: 1962 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  21. Web site: Danny Ozark Minor League Statistics and History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  22. Web site: Jack McKeon Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  23. Web site: 1969 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  24. Web site: 1970 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  25. Web site: Vern Rapp Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  26. Web site: Jim Marshall Minor & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  27. Web site: 1972 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  28. Web site: Joe Sparks Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  29. Web site: 1973 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  30. Web site: 1974 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  31. Web site: Fred Hatfield Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  32. Web site: 1975 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  33. Web site: 1976 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  34. Web site: 1977 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  35. Web site: Les Moss Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  36. Web site: 1978 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  37. Web site: Jim Leyland Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  38. Web site: 1979 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  39. Web site: Billy Gardner Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  40. Web site: 1980 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  41. Web site: 1981 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  42. Web site: Jim Napier Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  43. Web site: 1982 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  44. Web site: Jim Fregosi Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  45. Web site: 1983 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  46. Web site: Buck Rodgers Minor League Baseball Coaching Records. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  47. Web site: 1984 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  48. Web site: 1985 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  49. Web site: Dave Oliver Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  50. Web site: 1986 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  51. Web site: 1987 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  52. Web site: 1988 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  53. Web site: Tom Runnells Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  54. Web site: 1989 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  55. Web site: Sal Rende Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  56. Web site: 1990 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  57. Web site: Tony Muser Minor, Winter & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  58. Web site: 1991 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  59. Web site: Marc Bombard Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  60. Web site: 1992 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  61. Web site: Rick Renick Winter & Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  62. Web site: 1993 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  63. Web site: 1994 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  64. Web site: 1995 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  65. Web site: 1996 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.
  66. Web site: Dave Miley Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 24, 2022.
  67. Web site: 1997 American Association Standings. Stats Crew. May 24, 2022.

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