MLB Manager of the Year Voting Results: Stephen Vogt and Pat Murphy Take Top Honors
On Tuesday, Major League Baseball revealed the winners of the Manager of the Year award, with Stephen Vogt from the Cleveland Guardians and Pat Murphy from the Milwaukee Brewers earning the accolades, as chosen by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
Vogt secured 27 out of 30 first-place votes, outperforming fellow American League nominees Matt Quatraro and A.J. Hinch, both AL Central competitors. In his debut season, Vogt guided the Guardians to a division championship and a spot in the American League Championship Series.
Murphy also received 27 of 30 first-place votes, outpacing finalists Mike Shildt of the San Diego Padres and Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets. In his inaugural year as a full-time manager, Murphy propelled a battered Milwaukee squad to a title in the NL Central.
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2024 Manager of the Year Voting Results
(voting based on a 5-3-1 point system)
American League
- Stephen Vogt, Guardians (27 first-place votes): 142
- Matt Quatraro, Royals (3 first-place votes): 73
- A.J. Hinch, Tigers: 41
- Joe Espada, Astros: 6
- Aaron Boone, Yankees: 3
- Mark Kotsay, Athletics: 3
- Rocco Baldelli, Twins: 1
- Alex Cora, Red Sox: 1
National League
- Pat Murphy, Brewers (27 first-place votes): 144
- Mike Shildt, Padres (1 first-place vote): 70
- Carlos Mendoza, Mets (1 first-place vote): 35
- Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks: 8
- Rob Thomson, Phillies (1 first-place vote): 5
- Brian Snitker, Braves: 4
- Dave Roberts, Dodgers: 3
- Oliver Marmol, Cardinals: 1
American League Manager of the Year: Stephen Vogt of the Guardians
Just two years after concluding his playing career, Vogt led the Guardians to a commendable 92-69 record and secured the AL Central title in 2024, ultimately losing to the New York Yankees in the AL Championship Series.
Vogt took over as manager following Terry Francona’s resignation after a disappointing 2023 season, where the team posted a 76-86 record, its worst since 2010.
A two-time All-Star catcher (2015 and 2016), Vogt ended his playing career in 2022 and briefly served as the Seattle Mariners’ bullpen coach before taking on the managerial role in Cleveland.
“There’s still more to achieve with this group,” Vogt stated to his players after their final game. “We know we can do even more, but let’s take pride in what we’ve accomplished and use this momentum for the offseason.”
Vogt is the second manager from Cleveland to win this award in three years, following Francona’s accolade in 2022, which marked Francona’s third time receiving this honor—previously winning in 2013 and 2016. Eric Wedge was the first in the franchise’s history to win the award in 2007.
“This is enjoyable,” Vogt expressed in an interview in June with YSL News Sports. “It’s important for these young men to remember that they are still playing a game. For a few hours each day, they get to experience the joy of being a kid again.”
“But within those few hours each night, they have the chance to suit up and play the game they love.”
National League Manager of the Year: Pat Murphy of the Brewers
At 65 years old, Murphy became a full-time MLB manager for the first time, leading the Brewers to a dominant NL Central title in 2024 after longtime manager Craig Counsell left for the rival Chicago Cubs.
Murphy is the first manager in the history of the franchise to receive this award.
“I cherish this team. They mean a lot to me,” Murphy remarked to reporters in October. “I don’t think I’ll ever replicate what we did in 2024.”
Even after trading away their ace Corbin Burnes before the season, the Brewers achieved a 93-69 record, finishing 10 games ahead of the Cubs. Unfortunately, Milwaukee faced an early exit from the playoffs, losing in the NL wild-card series to the Mets.
“When we traded Corbin, just look at what the experts predicted,” Murphy said after the loss. “They anticipated a fourth or fifth place finish; these players exceeded expectations and maintained first place from late April to September.”
Before taking over as manager in 2024, Murphy had been Counsell’s bench coach since 2015 and spent 22 years coaching at the college level with Notre Dame and Arizona State.
“The Brewers have reached the postseason six times in the past seven years, all while operating on a budget that’s not the largest in the league and being in a small market,” Murphy emphasized. “That’s a significant achievement.”
