Major League Baseball all-time managerial wins
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This is a list of the top 10 MLB career wins by a manager.
[through completed May 31, 2008 games; 2008 record in parentheses]
| Rank | Name | Wins | Losses | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connie Mack | 3,731 | 3,948 | .486 |
| 2 | John McGraw | 2,763 | 1,948 | .586 |
| 3 | Tony La Russa (33-24) | 2,408 | 2,094 | .535 |
| 4 | Bobby Cox (29-27) | 2,277 | 1,787 | .560 |
| 5 | Sparky Anderson | 2,194 | 1,834 | .545 |
| 6 | Bucky Harris | 2,157 | 2,218 | .493 |
| 7 | Joe McCarthy | 2,125 | 1,333 | .615 |
| 8 | Joe Torre (27-28) | 2,094 | 1,798 | .538 |
| 9 | Walter Alston | 2,040 | 1,613 | .558 |
| 10 | Leo Durocher | 2,009 | 1,709 | .540 |
Bold entries denotes active manager.
Italicized entries denote place on top 10 win percentage.
[edit] Win Percentage
Known as "Marse Joe," McCarthy guided the New York Yankees to eight pennants in 16 seasons. Joe is the all time leader in winning percentage by a manager in Major League Baseball.
This is a list of the best win percentages by a manager.
| Rank | Name | Win Pct. | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe McCarthy | .615 | 2,125 |
| 2 | Jim Mutrie | .611 | 658 |
| 3 | Charlie Comiskey | .608 | 840 |
| 4 | Frank Selee | .598 | 1,284 |
| 5 | Billy Southworth | .597 | 1,044 |
| 6 | Frank Chance | .593 | 946 |
| 7 | John McGraw | .586 | 2,763 |
| 8 | Al Lopez | .584 | 1,410 |
| 9 | Earl Weaver | .581 | 1,480 |
| 10 | Harry Wright | .578 | 1,225 |
[edit] External links
- Baseball-Reference.com - career managing record and playing statistics
- Major League Baseball Standings

