Vogt, Murphy win top managers in first year on job

Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers and Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians were named Managers of the Year for leading their teams to the playoffs in their first full seasons. Vogt guided Cleveland to a first-place finish in the AL Central with a 92-69 record, while Murphy led the Brewers to a 93-69 season and a 10-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central, marking the largest gap between first and second place in the season. Despite injuries, Vogt managed Cleveland’s bullpen effectively, while Murphy’s coaching experience and success in college baseball translated well to the pro level.

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