Pat Murphy, Stephen Vogt Repeat as Managers of the Year

This blog takes a closer look at the stunning achievements of Milwaukee Brewers’ Pat Murphy and Cleveland Guardians’ Stephen Vogt. Both repeated as Manager of the Year in their leagues—a rare honor that says a lot about their impact.

They didn’t just lead their clubs to division titles. They showed real leadership, sharp strategy, and the knack for rallying teams when things got tough.

From broken records to wild comebacks, their 2024 MLB season stories are the kind that stick with fans and anyone who loves sports.

Pat Murphy’s Historic National League Triumph

Pat Murphy’s success goes beyond numbers—it’s now part of MLB lore. He grew up in Syracuse, where his love for baseball started with the minor leagues.

Murphy’s whole career has been shaped by that passion. By winning his second straight National League Manager of the Year award, he joined a pretty exclusive group.

Only Bobby Cox, the legendary Atlanta Braves manager, had pulled off back-to-back wins before, back in 2004 and 2005.

A Season of Dominance for the Brewers

Murphy led the Milwaukee Brewers to a franchise-best 97 wins. That wasn’t just tops in the majors—it proved how focused and dialed-in his team stayed all year.

The Brewers ripped off a 29-4 stretch, including a 14-game winning streak. Those numbers really show Murphy’s skill at keeping his squad locked in through a long, grinding season.

Milwaukee won their first playoff series since 2018, then lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Even so, Murphy showed he knows how to handle both the clubhouse and the dugout.

• Franchise-record 97 wins
• 29-4 run during regular season
• First postseason series win in six years

Stephen Vogt’s Historic American League Comeback

If Murphy’s year was about steady dominance, Stephen Vogt’s was all about grit and stubborn belief. In just his second year as manager, Vogt grabbed 17 of 30 first-place votes, fighting off tough competition from Toronto’s John Schneider and Seattle’s Dan Wilson.

The voting wasn’t just about Cleveland’s record. It was about the way they did it—unforgettable, really.

The Largest In-Season Comeback in MLB History

Cleveland’s 2024 run to the AL Central crown is now in the record books. In September, they trailed by 11 games, but somehow clawed back to clinch the division on the final day.

The Elias Sports Bureau called it the biggest in-season comeback in MLB history. Vogt credited the turnaround to the team’s focus on tiny, daily improvements.

They didn’t let setbacks define them, even after losing key pitchers to an MLB investigation midseason. That could’ve wrecked a less-prepared team, but Vogt’s steady, encouraging style helped the clubhouse believe when hope felt out of reach.

• 11-game September deficit overcome
• Clinched AL Central on final day
• Largest comeback in MLB history

Why These Wins Resonate Beyond the Diamond

Fans love home runs, strikeouts, and those wild walk-off moments. Still, what Murphy and Vogt pulled off might matter just as much—they built cultures meant to last, even when the odds looked rough.

Their back-to-back Manager of the Year wins show how adaptability and motivation really shape the game. It’s not just about stats or strategy; it’s about the people and the belief they carry.

With 2025 rolling in, everyone’s watching to see if these two managers can keep the magic going. Whether it’s a dominant season or another wild underdog story, Murphy and Vogt have earned their spots as some of the most respected leaders in baseball right now.

 
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