Stephen Vogt Secures AL Manager of the Year in First Season
Stephen Vogt, manager of the Cleveland Guardians, has been named the American League Manager of the Year, a prestigious achievement in his first year at the helm. Vogt topped the competition in voting, earning 27 first-place votes and 142 total points.
The race featured tough contenders, including Matt Quatraro of the Kansas City Royals, who secured 73 points with two first-place votes, and Detroit Tigers' A.J. Hinch, who earned one first-place vote and totaled 41 points.
AL Manager of the Year Voting Results
| Manager | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Points |
| Stephen Vogt | 27 | 2 | 1 | 142 |
| Matt Quatraro | 2 | 19 | 6 | 73 |
| A.J. Hinch | 1 | 6 | 18 | 41 |
| Joe Espada | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Aaron Boone | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Mark Kotsay | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Rocco Baldelli | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Alex Cora | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Vogt's leadership propelled the Guardians to a 92-69 regular-season record, culminating in their first trip to the AL Championship Series since 2016.
In a televised interview on MLB Network, Vogt attributed the success to his team, saying, "The players did this. If the players don't do what they're capable of, this wouldn't be possible."
At 40 years old, Vogt became the fifth-youngest recipient of the award, according to MLB.com's Sarah Langs. His appointment followed the departure of long-standing Guardians manager Terry Francona. Despite being a managerial rookie, Vogt brought extensive MLB experience to the role, having retired as a player in 2022 after 10 seasons. Notably, he concluded his playing career with a home run in his final at-bat.
This recognition highlights Vogt's seamless transition from player to manager and his immediate impact on the Guardians' success.
