25 TV Dads that would make elite MLB managers

Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson is a legendary softball player. Have you heard of the infamous Springfield vs. Shelbyville game? New York Mets Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry participated in the game in the prime of his career. Other legends such as Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs, Ken Griffey Jr., Don Mattingly, Jose Canseco and Ozzie Smith were scheduled to take part the game, but Clemens turned into a chicken and things spiraled out of control from there.

Despite the presence of Strawberry, a man by the name of Homer Simpson was the hero of the game. It was the bottom of the ninth. The score was tied. Two outs showed on the scoreboard. Strawberry was due up to hit, but was replaced by the unsung Homer. No pressure, kid. Homer took his place in the batters box and stared down the Shelbyville pitcher. The pitch came. Homer swung. Crack. The ball hit him in the head. But the run counted all the same.

How much does that experience help Homer as a potential MLB manager? A lot, duh. He was around Hall of Famers for at least a week. How many other television dads can draw from that? Homer’s parenting skills aren’t good. He solves problems by choking his kid, which is only acceptable in basketball. But his previous baseball experience, combined with his inherent laziness, make him the perfect MLB manager.

Best Fit: Washington Nationals

The Nationals need a manager who can get them over the hump. Their playoff failures are legendary at this point. Almost as legendary as Homer’s game-winning hit in the Springfield-Shelbyville game.

They can’t continue to fail in the same fashion year after year.

If there’s one thing Homer Simpson is not, it’s a failure. The man has lived for nearly 30 years and hasn’t aged at all. If anything, he looks better now than he was 30 years ago. He also has a gift. He can predict the future.