Davey Johnson, who led the Washington Nationals to their first play -off berth, died

Davey Johnson, who is an underrated titan of the game, died at the age of 82. Wherever he went in his career, Davey Johnson was a winner. He brought those winning ways to a Washington Nationals team that desperately needed his guidance and wisdom. His time in DC was a great last act of a legendary career.

For most of the baseball world, Johnson’s time in DC is only a footnote of a legendary career. He is best known for his time at the Rival New York Mets in the 1980s. The Mets team of 1986 that he led is one of the most iconic teams in baseball history because of their charisma and flair for the dramatic.

Johnson was also a very successful player in his career, making Four All-Star teams and winning two World Series titles with the Orioles. He was a large part of those big orioles teams from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Although he was not the biggest star in that team, the O’s would not have won much without their great second Honkman.

While he was a great player, Johnson was an even better manager. His .562 winning percentage is the 6th best of the 35 managers who have won at least 1,300 games. In all five management stops he placed one Winning percentage Above .500.

If someone who was not there for his match days, or even his time to manage the Mets, I will remember Davey Johnson as the National Manager. He was the man who finally brought the natts for the play -offs in 2012. That was such an exciting and exciting time to become a fan. It was the first time that I saw really winning baseball.

For that reason, Davey Johnson will always have a place in my heart. I will also remember him as the wise old man who brought his knowledge of the game to a young national team who needed his leadership.

After Jim Rigglaeman’s debacle, the Nationals needed a steady presence in the Dugout that could calm things down. Johnson did exactly that when the Nationals showed that they were knocking on the door in that season 2011. Johnson’s Natts broke the door in the 2012 season. He was also the NL manager of the year that season, the second time he received that honor. The 98 games they won that season are still a franchise record.

Although the play -offs that year were bitter disappointing, the nats still made it. That team set up the podium for the dominant run of the franchise for the rest of the season. After the team struggled and Johnson started to show his age, he was released after the 2013 season.

However, Johnson will always be reminded in DC. He was the manager when Bryce Harper and Anthony Rendon broke through. In a team that had never won before, Johnson taught them how to win.

Johnson went in his official 224-183That is a .550 winning percentage. That is a pretty good last act for a man who no longer had anything to prove in the game. It is sad to see a titan of the game die.

Johnson has never entirely received the recognition he earned over the years. His name should stand up more in Hall of Fame discussions, given what he did as a player and a manager. He was the boss of one of the most iconic teams ever and was a winner everywhere.

If I remember Davey Johnson, I will always consider him a wise sage that guided boys like Bryce Harper. For people who are older than me, they might remember him as the Mets manager or even as a player. This is a man who had so many chapters in his life and career. Now the book is finally closed, and boy it was a thriller. Rest in peace to Davey Johnson, baseball legend.