Actually, they wear uniforms because they are the only ones legally allowed on the playing area. It can be a penalty to come on the playing surface in football and basketball, and it’s doubtful a hockey coach would skate on the playing surface. Baseball managers are on the field of play quite a bit.
I think everyone would like to wear a baseball uni, no? Managers have an excuse: They used to play, so when they show up for work they get to put on the suit. Just like a veteran in the Veterans’ Day parade—a badge of honor, sort of. Shows you’re still in the tribe.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 5 years ago
All except Connie Mack.
Polsixe almost 5 years ago
In case they need to pinch hit.
jagedlo almost 5 years ago
with the younger managers, it doesn’t look too bad…with the older ones, however,…
eadams2126 almost 5 years ago
I think managers of the other sports should do the same.
MichaelHelwig almost 5 years ago
In the early days managers were also players.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Bring back Connie Mack. Or at least his sartorial style.
buckman-j almost 5 years ago
Actually, they wear uniforms because they are the only ones legally allowed on the playing area. It can be a penalty to come on the playing surface in football and basketball, and it’s doubtful a hockey coach would skate on the playing surface. Baseball managers are on the field of play quite a bit.
Mayor Snorkum almost 5 years ago
I think everyone would like to wear a baseball uni, no? Managers have an excuse: They used to play, so when they show up for work they get to put on the suit. Just like a veteran in the Veterans’ Day parade—a badge of honor, sort of. Shows you’re still in the tribe.
amaneaux almost 5 years ago
Mental Floss had an article about that question:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/30076/why-do-baseball-managers-wear-uniforms
Lablubber almost 5 years ago
Mack was also an owner.
catowne almost 5 years ago
Because at one time you had player/coaches.
hwolfe22 almost 5 years ago
It’s actually in the rules.