Voting was closer than any season to date, but in the end Scott Philipp's East Division finish led his cohorts to name him as 1979 Manager of the Year. The Red Sox held on to win a very competitive division, thanks to a solid offense and enough pitching to keep things close. Scott, congratulations!
Here's the voting. First place votes count as two, second place votes as one. First place votes are shown in parentheses.
Here's the voting. First place votes count as two, second place votes as one. First place votes are shown in parentheses.
Scott Philipp, Red Sox (6) 13
John Recupero, Tigers (4) 11
Mark Kummerer, Indians (2) 5
Geoff Brookes, Expos 5
Randy Partin, Pirates 1
Paul Wootten, Yankees 1
John Recupero, Tigers (4) 11
Mark Kummerer, Indians (2) 5
Geoff Brookes, Expos 5
Randy Partin, Pirates 1
Paul Wootten, Yankees 1