Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reveals Manager That Influenced Him Most
Summary
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Bud Black, former manager of the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies, influenced him the most in his career. Black taught Roberts important skills about managing a baseball team, especially about working with pitchers. Their discussion is part of an interview that will air on MLB Network.Key Facts
- Dave Roberts credits Bud Black as the biggest influence on his managerial career.
- Bud Black managed the San Diego Padres from 2007-2015 and the Colorado Rockies from 2016 until mid-May of this season.
- Roberts learned about managing team culture and working with pitchers from Black.
- Black taught Roberts the details of pitching, like watching bullpens and creating lineups.
- Roberts has won two World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a manager.
- The full interview with Bob Costas will air on MLB Network at 9 p.m. ET, Sunday.
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