Despite not reaching the top of the mountain yet by winning a World Series title, Mets manager Buck Showalter has put together a terrific resume. Winning Manager of the Year honors for four teams in four decades will do that. His good looks don’t hurt, either.
Showalter has built a reputation for himself over his 21-year managerial career that’s spanned 3,200-plus games. He’s proven to be a stickler for details, along with being a human encyclopedia for MLB’s rule book. The skipper is also looking for every edge and advantage that can help his squad.
The 2023 season provides different opportunities for that thanks to the new rule changes.