Model of stability
The Twins have had only two managers — Ron Gardenhire and Tom Kelly — since the start of the 1987 season, the lowest total in the major leagues. Here's a look at how many managers each franchise has had since Kelly began his first full season in 1987:
National League
TeamManagers
Chicago Cubs14
Cincinnati13
*Miami11
N.Y. Mets10
Milwaukee 9
Philadelphia9
Washington9
L.A. Dodgers8
Pittsburgh7
**Arizona6
*Colorado6
St. Louis6
San Diego6
Atlanta4
San Francisco4
*Expansion franchise in 1993
**Expansion franchise in 1998
American League
Houston13
Seattle13
Baltimore12
Cleveland11
Kansas City11
L.A. Angels11
Boston10
Toronto10
Detroit8
N.Y. Yankees8
Chicago White Sox7
Texas7
Oakland5
*Tampa Bay4
Twins2
*Expansion franchise in 1998