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Evaluating Baseball's Managers : A History and Analysis of Performance in the Major Leagues, 1876-2008
by Chris Jaffe
Overview
This 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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780786439201
- ISBN-10: 0786439203
- Publisher: McFarland & Company
- Publish Date: February 2010
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
- Page Count: 333
- Reading Level: Ages 18-UP
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