Why do baseball team managers wear a baseball uniform?

[saenole]

This doesn't happen in any other sport that I can think of. Why baseball?

 

[ohio#1nolefan]

In the early days the managers were usually players as well.
It's basically a tradition although some mgrs. did not wear uni's.

 

[cmanole]

I wish it was a tradition that stopped...

 

[saenole]

I've never seen a manager wear anything but a uniform. Seems pretty silly.

Could you imagine football and basketball coaches doing the same thing?

 

[Gonolz]

I've never seen a manager wear anything but a uniform. Seems pretty silly.

Could you imagine football and basketball coaches doing the same thing?

I'm hoping Willie shows up opening day in uniform with full pads.

 

[saenole]

Willie might still look pretty good in pads, but there are others that bring a smile to my face just thinking about it...Popovich, Saban, Roy Williams, Chip Kelly.

 

[PoopandBoogers]

Willie might still look pretty good in pads, but there are others that bring a smile to my face just thinking about it...Popovich, Saban, Roy Williams, Chip Kelly.

 

[runkpanole]

Tree Rollins comes to mind as a basketball player that wore a uniform. Of course he was also a backup center for the Magic in the 90s.

 

[runkpanole]

Tree Rollins comes to mind as a basketball player that wore a uniform. Of course he was also a backup center for the Magic in the 90s.

He was an assistant coach.

FSU’s very own Dave Cowens was the last head coach/player in the NBA.

 

[squiffynole]

Along the same line why do some women's basketball coaches wear high heels?

 

[FSU4FUN]

We could have gone without seeing that ! Lol wasn’t he abusive to his players ? Maybe he ate a few of them.

 

[GwinnettNole]

I find it strange that b-ball coaches wear a suit.

 

[GwinnettNole]

The best? was seeing Ted Turner wear a uniform in the late 70’s I believe- he managed for a day I believe (was a stunt).

 

[62Nole]

How about in college baseball Mike Martin is a "coach".
In pro ball the head guy is the "manager".

Inquiring minds want know.

 

[FSUTribe76]

Willie might still look pretty good in pads, but there are others that bring a smile to my face just thinking about it...Popovich, Saban, Roy Williams, Chip Kelly.

Or Saban for that matter. Somehow it’s never really shown, but the Dark Lord is a measly 5’6” reportedly with most saying he’s really 5’4” without lifts in shoe. Even the sports media are careful to not spoil how short he is by using Tom Cruisesque camera tricks to cover it up.

 

[GoNolesTX]

Connie Mack is probably the most famous baseball manager to wear a suit in the dugout. Buck Showalter goes full Bellicheck and does his very best to not be seen in a uniform, going with windbreaker top or winter jacket most of the time.

Was it 6 or 7 years ago when Nolan with the 49ers petitioned to wear a suit on the sidelines and the NFL pitched a fit because Reebok doesn't make suits?

 

[hatsbo]

Along the same line why do some women's basketball coaches wear high heels?

So we can appreciate said heels, I am also a Brooke stalker, lol.

 

[PoopandBoogers]

Remember Jim Leland smoking in the dugout?

 

[SoddyNole]

I find it strange that b-ball coaches where a suit.

I recall football coaches too.

 

[squiffynole]

I find it strange that Buzz Williams sweats through a fresh suit every game.

 

[MIKE_G]

I find it strange that Buzz Williams sweats through a fresh suit every game.

I see your Buzz Williams and raise you a Sean Miller.

 

[cmanole]

How about in college baseball Mike Martin is a "coach".
In pro ball the head guy is the "manager".

Inquiring minds want know.

I thought they were all Skippers?

 

[mcgrawfsu]

I find it funny when youth baseball coaches are wearing their team's uniform. Dudes are all decked out with wristbands, spikes, you name it. Like they are going to go into the game and make a play

 

[Manch.]

When Terry Francona was manager of the Red Sox, he wore a hoodie and MLB told him he couldn't do that.

 

[mwfudge]

Connie Mack is probably the most famous baseball manager to wear a suit in the dugout. Buck Showalter goes full Bellicheck and does his very best to not be seen in a uniform, going with windbreaker top or winter jacket most of the time.

Was it 6 or 7 years ago when Nolan with the 49ers petitioned to wear a suit on the sidelines and the NFL pitched a fit because Reebok doesn't make suits?

Connie Mack was a quality manager and he wore fine suits. He also used to give his players sound thrashings when they couldn't execute. How I miss those days.....

 

[SeaPA]

I find it funny when youth baseball coaches are wearing their team's uniform. Dudes are all decked out with wristbands, spikes, you name it. Like they are going to go into the game and make a play

Hey now. A couple of years ago I sealed the deal on 9 out of 13 save opportunities sneaking onto the mound in my then 9 year old's team. Just gotta make sure you shave real close before going to the ball field.

I tried it last year for my 14 year old's team, but they shelled me.

 

[cmanole]

What if swimming and diving coaches wore banana hammocks?

 

[F4Gary]

Basketball coaches dress like they are going to a formal,
Baseball coaches/managers dress like they are going to play,
Football coaches dress like they are going out to mow the lawn.

 

[MIKE_G]

What if swimming and diving coaches wore banana hammocks?

I'd be more disturbed if my swimming coach showed up wearing floaties.

 

[cmanole]

Golf coaches do it right...

 

[funksouljon]

I find it funny when youth baseball coaches are wearing their team's uniform. Dudes are all decked out with wristbands, spikes, you name it. Like they are going to go into the game and make a play

Player managers. Maybe they, like Mike Martin are just hoping to get put into the game.

 

[QuaZ2002]

I always laugh when I see Bob Huggins wearing basically a team issued warm up on the sidelines when every other coach is wearing a suit. That guy doesn’t give a crap anymore.

 

[PoopandBoogers]

Player managers. Maybe they, like Mike Martin are just hoping to get put into the game.

Pinch runner on a 1st and 3rd hit and run scenario!

 

[cmanole]

Pinch runner on a 1st and 3rd hit and run scenario!

Lol. How about if he went in and leaned into a 90 mph fastball to get on base?

 

[Seminolejon78]

Coaches attire is all about tradition and it evolved differently in the various sports. As pointed out well in this thread (no pun intended), there’s a lot that no longer makes sense. Wearing a coat and tie in a hot basketball arena is just plain dumb. You used to see more football coaches wear dress shirts and ties but it has largely evolved to team logo apparel that is more climate friendly. The baseball tradition of managers wearing the team uniform is an interesting anachronism that I like.

Great topic for discussion, OP.

 

[LLOYD72]

NHL ciaches wearing suits is also pretty funny

 

[HulaNole]

The club has to do the manager's laundry too. So baseball managers have less carry on luggage for long road trips which is very appealing over the long spring training and season. This is a big contract negotiation point in lieu of additional salary.