Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) sits down with Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt to talk about his first year as manager, winning the AL Manager of the Year award, and the infamous squeeze play in the ALDS. They also talk about managing in the age of analytics, the gap between Triple-A and MLB, and what a manager's role is during the offseason.
(0:38) – Reviewing the 2024 season for the Cleveland Guardians, where Vogt took home the AL Manager of the Year award in his first season
(11:34) – Understanding how analytics affect the managerial side of baseball and applying analytics in the 2024 MLB playoffs
(25:11) – Discussing what went into Cleveland’s offensive growth in 2024 and what it takes for young players to transition into the majors
(40:19) – How pitching data affected tendencies and pitch selections for the Guardians’ starting pitchersÂ