Mister 1000

Tuesday night, Joe Maddon became the 63rd manager to join baseball's 1000 victory club, thanks to the Cubs 9-5 win over the Reds. The outspoken and free thinking Maddon has established himself as a change-maker. He piloted the Rays during their most successful period. And since arriving in Chicago, he's merely shepherded the Cubbies to their first title in 108 years. And he's done it his way, whether it's popularizing infield over-shifts after lefthanded pull hitters or plugging his own players into multiple defensive positions. Put it simply, Joe Madden is a winner.

For a little perspective, here are the 20 winningest managers of all time. Maddon is just halfway to the 2000 mark, which would land him in the Top 10. (The names framed in yellow are Hall of Fame inductees.)
1Connie Mackdagger3,7313,948.486
2John McGrawdagger2,7631,948.586
3Tony La Russadagger2,7282,365.536
4Bobby Coxdagger2,5042,001.556
5Joe Torredagger2,3261,997.538
6Sparky Andersondagger2,1941,834.545
7Bucky Harrisdagger2,1582,219.493
8Joe McCarthydagger2,1251,333.615
9Walter Alstondagger2,0401,613.558
10Leo Durocherdagger2,0081,709.540
11Casey Stengeldagger1,9051,842.508
12Gene Mauch1,9022,037.483
13Bill McKechniedagger1,8961,723.524
14Lou Piniella1,8351,713.517
15Bruce Bochy *1,8061,781.503
16Dusty Baker *1,7911,584.531
17Jim Leyland1,7691,728.506
18Ralph Houk1,6191,531.514
19Fred Clarkedagger1,6021,181.576
20Tommy Lasordadagger1,5991,439.526

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