Minor League Manager of the Year
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The Minor League Manager of the Year is awarded annually by The Sporting News to the top manager in the minors since 1936. Baseball America developed a similar award in 1981.
[edit] Award Winners
[edit] The Sporting News
[edit] Baseball America
| Year | Manager | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Ed Nottle | Tacoma Tigers |
| 1982 | Eddie Haas | Richmond Braves |
| 1983 | Bill Dancy | Reading Phillies |
| 1984 | Sam Perlozzo | Jackson Mets |
| 1985 | Jim Lefebvre | Phoenix Giants |
| 1986 | Brad Fischer | Huntsville Stars |
| 1987 | Dave Trembley | Harrisburg Senators |
| 1988 | Joe Sparks | Indianapolis Indians |
| 1989 | Buck Showalter | Albany-Colonie Yankees |
| 1990 | Kevin Kennedy | Albuquerque Dukes |
| 1991 | Butch Hobson | Pawtucket Red Sox |
| 1992 | Grady Little | Greenville Braves |
| 1993 | Terry Francona | Birmingham Barons |
| 1994 | Tim Ireland | El Paso Diablos |
| 1995 | Marc Bombard | Indianapolis Indians |
| 1996 | Carlos Tosca | Portland Sea Dogs |
| 1997 | Gary Jones | Edmonton Trappers |
| 1998 | Terry Kennedy | Iowa Cubs |
| 1999 | John Mizerock | Wichita Wranglers |
| 2000 | Joel Skinner | Buffalo Bisons |
| 2001 | Jackie Moore | Round Rock Express |
| 2002 | John Russell | Edmonton Trappers |
| 2003 | Dave Brundage | San Antonio Missions |
| 2004 | Marty Brown | Buffalo Bisons |
| 2005 | Ken Oberkfell | Norfolk Tides |
| 2006 | Todd Claus | Portland Sea Dogs |
