Brandon Hyde — Baltimore Orioles
Brandon Hyde took over as manager of the Baltimore Orioles in 2019, with perhaps the poorest roster in MLB. With the highly respected Buck Showalter as manager, the Orioles lost 117 games in 2017. In his first year, Baltimore improved by seven victories and flirted with a.500 record in the abbreviated 2020 season (25-35). Last year, Hyde’s Orioles returned to Earth. Baltimore finished fifth in baseball’s most competitive division, with a 52-110 record. It’s not simple to accumulate wins when you’re up against the Rays, Red Sox, Yankees, and Blue Jays every night. Another season with 100 or more losses appears to be in the cards.
Brandon Hyde — Baltimore Orioles
Chris Woodward — Texas Rangers
Chris Woodward is a name that might rise up the ranks in a year. In Texas, Woodward takes over in 2019. With a mediocre squad, the Rangers concluded Woodard’s debut season with a 78-84 record. As a new captain, Woodward possessed innate leadership abilities as well as the ability to make solid in-game decisions. His early results gave Ranger fans faith that the team’s future was bright. Not to be missed, Woodward is said to have played a role in Texas’ successful offseason. One of the biggest draws for $300 million man Corey Seager to sign with the Rangers was the opportunity to play for Woodward. When Woodward was the Dodgers’ third base coach, the two worked together. Being a part of one of the league’s biggest offseason signings is an impressive accomplishment for Woodward.
Chris Woodward — Texas Rangers