Why do baseball managers wear uniforms? | Quick Question (MLB Originals)
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- They dress like the players, and tons of people aren't really sure why! On this episode of Quick Question (pres. by Apartments.com), we dive into why managers wear uniforms! For years, MLB managers have worn full uniform just like the players on their rosters, making it one of the most unique things about baseball. The genesis is rooted in the days where managers played on the team as well as coached, even though last player manager was in the 1980s!
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Pete Rose putting himself in as a pinch hitter and getting a hit is such a classic move 😂😁😎
For outstanding player managers check out Lou Boudreau,
in 1948 he was the manager, he played 150 games at shortstop, hit .355, won the MVP and won the world series.
The classic move was when he bet on himself to get a hit the night before. 😅🤣
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You bet
@@heretolevitateme i don’t like this guy anymore
Fun fact: Rocco Baldelli (39) is actually younger than his oldest player (Nelson Cruz, 40).
Twins fan here. So glad someone commented this 😊
Wow never knew that!
Rocco could play left at Fenway
He’s actually 38 but he turns 39 on the 25th
@@aarontelander Another bit of weird Twins trivia: Both Rocco's and Nelly's first HRs came off of the Twins - Rocco took Brad Radke deep in a 2004 contest that resulted in him setting a new record for hits by a rookie in April, and Nelly's first off of Willie Eyre during his year with the Twins in 2006.
Bobby cox saying “they might need me” = automatic legend status
Who else loves the MLB quick question vids??
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the last line says it all....they still think of themselves as ballplayers
Yup! 🙂
First time coming across this series by mlb but this was pretty interesting and a little bit funny. I would love to see pinella trying to argue in a 3 piece suit haha! Looking forward to more videos and the playoffs starting! Stay safe everyone
I will love to see Bill Belichick in pads and helmet 😂
George Carlin has a joke exactly like this
''In most sports the team is run by a coach; in baseball the team is run by a manager. And only in baseball does the manager or coach wear the same clothing the players do. If you'd ever seen John Madden in his Oakland Raiders uniform,you'd know the reason for this custom.'' - George Carlin
I love that the managers wear uniforms in mlb, hope it never changes. Also in mlb they are called managers not coaches
Now I want to see pop in a spurs uniform
Imagine that lol
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Never given it much thought until I saw this video. It looks natural to me, ever since I started watching baseball.
I guess NASCAR crew chiefs technically count as wearing the same uniforms as the drivers for the most part, too.
Not the helmet, though!
Crew Chiefs wear similar uniforms to their pit crew members, they just may wear the shirt version instead of the fire suit. Some Crew Chiefs used to also be members of their own crew.
Didn't there used to be a rule where you couldn't step on the playing field unless you were in uniform. Connie Mack had a coach make pitching changes.
I thought so too. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that all persons on the field must be in uniform during regular play until the final out. It doesn't specify a type of uniform. Grounds keepers are in uniform, umps, even security and the local police. You don't see reporters on the field or even in the dugout until the game is called. I don't even recall camera people going past the bullpen gates when a pitcher comes out.
Let's start a petition to make Popovich wear a basketball jersey in a game 😂
If I recall, Art Howe had intended to wear the suit during the game and was told no by the mlb, which is why he only wore it for pregame.
Earl weaver getting a shout-out for his secret cigarette pocket is just 🤌 for me. Tiny little factoid you expect nobody outside of Baltimore to know. Gotta love it.
Joe Torre looking like Luca Brasi
uniforms make them look like professional coaches, not rich owners who want control over the team. uniforms also look better
NFL head coaches are required to wear some sort of licensed merch of their team, like a hoodie, windbreaker, ski jacket, whatever, depending on location and weather. It's a deal made with the apparel manufacturer. So while they have SOME leeway, there's got to be at least a team logo visible on SOMETHING they wear, even if it's just a ball cap or beanie.
it’s pretty cool way to see it as them being a part of the team. i really only imagine them doing what they do now with hoodies now. maybe even sweats or athletic golf pants
Boone wears a hoodie
That Bobby cox quote made me smile
Imagine gymnastics adopting the baseball method. Bela Karolyi wearing tights like Nadia Comaneci’s?
I'm loving these vids!! Keep making more!
Because it’s baseball. The only game that has players who always play out of bounds and the only sport where the defense controls the ball. And the skipper wears a uniform.
Easy. Because many Managers were also players on the team. Pete Rose was the last one. I was hoping David Ross would try it. He could’ve pinch hit once in a while.
In fact…if he spent some time in the batting cage he could STILL DH now that the NL has that joke of a rule.
Pete Rose got a hit on that play he called his own number on.
You bet
I love this. Had no idea this was the back story.
Crew Chiefs and Team Principals in NASCAR and F1 both wear uniforms.
ehh, racing uniforms aren't much of a thing back then, they were basically just an in-house shirt/polo with sponsors.
It wasn't until this decade when apparel brands saw how Puma striving since the '90s (due to them supplying firesuits for many teams) and started to enter the racing market (Castore, Kappa, Umbro).
Great video, but I think you guys missed the biggest reason: managers are expected to conduct on-field exercises before the game. It’s not very inspiring for players to see their managers avoid the physical aspects of the game.
It would be cool tho to see a manager rock up in a suit or something thats isnt team wear thats one way to get everyones attention 😂😂
Managers and coaches have some leeway in the exact parts of the uniform they wear. Many managers in the early 00s would wear one specific type of zip up, fleece lined jacket overtop their jersey. Most managers today wear sleeveless or short sleeve hoodies and base layer shirts. All of this is part of the same kit that players have access to.
This is one of the things that makes baseball unique
I never even realized that baseball was the only sport where this happened
"Have you ever looked inside a baseball dugout?"
No, I didn't know we could!
I'm glad so many things in our game are so diffrent from all other sports
I love that they dress the same as the players, gives weight to the notion that they're all a part of the team.
I find it just as interesting (perhaps even more interesting) that this holds true even in the lower levels of the sport. Most high school and college baseball coaches I have seen wear uniforms. In Little League, though, coaches generally do not.
beyond the on-field duties of managers (kicking dirt and all), dugouts are no place for nice shoes and suit pants. Back in the day, spitting chewing tobacco right onto the dugout floor was commonplace and would stain any clothing, and nowadays, sunflower seeds, drink spills, snacks etc can often litter the dugout floor. I always thought the manager uniform was a practical accommodation for the workplace cleanliness (or lackthereof) of a typical baseball dugout
I would enjoy seeing Tony La Russia out there pinch hitting for the White Sox.
Yo MLB!! Great video once again. But where can we access this old footage you all used?!
The cigarette pocket is such a boss move.
originals are so well done
The last sentence says it perfectly.
Keep these coming!
This was actually a really good video. Very funny 😆
love these!
Andrew Jones looks like Kenan Thomson
Not really a big baseball fan but I’ve always loved how the managers suit up with the players 😂😂 I think it’s awesome. It has to be the only sport like that ?
Because its classy!
You look just like this guy i knew...name was Dale Gribble.
@@applescruff1969 *Pocketsand*
*squirrel* *tactics*
how do you do fellow players?
Wasn't it only recently Managers had to be in full uniform? I could've sworn I remember someone getting in trouble for having the sweatshirt on but no uniform top. Then a season or two later the MLB relaxed the dress code or something?
I think you’re right. Might have been a manager for Boston - maybe even Tito? They checked under his pullover and he actually was wearing his jersey.
This is a great video!
You guys should talk about how hard it is to be a catcher
You should’ve shown the footage of Billy Martin arguing with the umpire. Kind of like today’s Aaron Boone arguing with the umpires.
My father once told me (and like being on Wikipedia, that means it must be true) that no one not wearing a uniform is allowed on the field in an official capacuty during a game). He said that that is why Connie Mack in his suit never went to the mound to change pitchers, but always sent someone else. According to this video, though, that is not correct.
Minor league managers often coach third base, and they may be closer to the play than some of the other players.
This doesn’t address base coaches, who also wear uniforms. Not sure if all coaches wear them, but trainers and non-coach personnel usually wear a team branded pullover shirt and/or jacket and business slacks. It’s in part a perk, as after the game your uniform gets laundered with the rest of the team’s gear so you’re not putting wear and tear on your personal clothing. Players get to sell their worn out gear to memorabilia vendors, so guessing managers and coaches do as well if they’re popular enough.
I wear a cup everywhere.
Pete Rose was the last one. Old "Charlie Hustle" was the man. Hopefully one day they'll forgive the betting scandal. He is a Hall of Famer.
Not just the mangers; but, the coaches and the Ball Boys to boot!
You know I bet David Ross could still hit a long ball or catch an inning behind the plate.
I'm gonna guess before I watch this - because it goes back to the days of player/coaches.
Hey, I had it about 90% right! Got stumped on the Captain thing, though...
I am shocked that there is no rule for manager attire.
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I had this question for a while
Quick Question
Why the heck is joe west and angel hernandez still umpires
Joe West is president of the umpires union. Safe to say, he ain't going anywhere.
Quick Answer: Baseball uniforms has and always will be classy
Honestly; I think Rocco Baldeli could probably still play, as he is only 39
Because they go on the playing field. 😎
These three words. Collective bargaining agreement.
Good stuff.
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Football uniforms looks too weird without pads, and basketball is always indoors.
Question answered, but I'm sure there's a historical reason
The new policy involving players not being able to promote themselves on their social media is bogus. As a fan suffering from the blackouts and cannot watch their home team play due to not having cable, stuff like this is pushing me away even more from consuming the MLB product. If it weren’t for you guys showing my teams highlights from the game from the night before I wouldn’t even subscribe to your RUclips channel
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Baseball is the only sport where the manager/coaches are actually allowed onto the playing area during a game, so it makes sense for them to be in some sort of team attire.
Is it just me, but does Andruw Jones kinda look like Kenan Thompson?
Baseball is UNIQUE. Let’s keep it that way!
Because it’s easier to throw a hat, kick it around and kick dirt on it after an ejection vs. a nice expensive jacket or tie?
Have no idea why the mangers wear uniforms I guess because back in the day their used to he player managers back in the day
Because they would look stupid in plain clothes!
We need a Quick Question: How does every team got its name?
My teacher use to tell the class how every team got their name if we were behaved and had a good class. It was mainly for the boys though lol the girls got to talk amongst themselves if they wanted to
Why are they called managers in baseball and other sports they are called head coach?
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So you don´t mistake them for a can of Crisco.
It's not out of the question with managers being younger they could their last year or two as managers,especially now pandemic teams are looking to recoup their losses!!!
Great story
I think it looks better. They look more professional. The only other sport that managers look good are Hockey. The other sports managers look unprofessional to me.
They were played unis so they can play
What happened with mason Williams
Good Question Bro He Had So Much Potential
MLB JOEY so you know who he is though
Yessir he was one of Yankees top prospects but he hasn’t lived up to expectations now he’s bouncing around from team to team
MLB JOEY I don’t think he is even on Baltimore
They released him yesterday
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Haha having to show Pete Rose but not saying his name
Joe Maddon just looks like a homeless dude wandered into the stadium.
Simple answer.. nobody wants to get their expensive suit dirty
Ask Conni Mack
Sooo… managers wear uniforms because they can go berserk at the umpire eh?
Managers DO have to wear clothes though...
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