While we notice the occasional similarity between Filipe Alou the player, and his team, there are just as many about-faces, like a Hargrove or Piniella. For the most part, the managers just play the hand they are dealt. Further study could look at a manager's tendency to move towards his playing image the longer he is with a team. But Piniella has been with the Mariners since 1993 and his team is the polar opposite of him as a player. You can email me if you'd like a copy of the spreadsheet I ran.
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