manager

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In sports, a manager is the head coach responsible for a team's daily activities, player training, and in-game strategic decisions. They establish pitching rotations and batting lineups, and counsel players. The manager is the primary representative of the team, leading both the coaching staff and players. They are assisted by coaches who relay signals to batters and base runners, guiding their actions on the field.12

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The batting order
…the start of each game, managers from both teams submit a batting order to the umpire. The order lists the name and defensive position of each player in the game and the order in which they will hit. The order may not be changed during the course of the game.…
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…the start of each game, managers from both teams submit a batting order to the umpire. The order lists the name and defensive position of each player in the game and the order in which they will hit. The order may not be changed during the course of the game.…
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Pitching
The manager usually designates 5 of the 12 as starting pitchers, or the rotation starters. They take their turn every four or five days, resting in between. The remainder of the staff constitute the bullpen squad or the relief pitchers. When the manager or pitching coach…
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The manager usually designates 5 of the 12 as starting pitchers, or the rotation starters. They take their turn every four or five days, resting in between. The remainder of the staff constitute the bullpen squad or the relief pitchers. When the manager or pitching coach…
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