Laurila: Manager’s perspective: Brian Snitker on MLB vs. the minors
From SABR member David Laurila at FanGraphs on June 6, 2018:
Managing in the majors is different than managing in the minors. In the opinion of Brian Snitker, it’s a lot different. And he should know: prior to taking the helm in Atlanta in May 2016, Snitker skippered Braves farm clubs in Rookie ball, Low-A, High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A. Interspersed with three stints as a big-league coach, he managed in the minor leagues for 20 seasons.
He’s proven to be more than capable at the highest level. Now in his second full season on the job, Snitker — a 62-year-old baseball lifer who has helped nurture countless careers — has his young Atlanta squad 11 games over .500 and in first place in the National League East.
Read the full article here: https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-managers-perspective-brian-snitker-on-mlb-vs-the-minors/
Originally published: June 7, 2018. Last Updated: June 7, 2018.