25 TV Dads that would make elite MLB managers

Al Bundy

No television dad in television history is more prepared to be a MLB manager than Al Bundy. He’s lazy, he drinks a lot, he’s miserable, and he’s a dumb genius. This is a man who would thrive, sitting on the bench for four hours while pretending to care what’s happening on the field.

Plot twist.

Al Bundy would thrive as a legitimate MLB manager. Bundy was well on his way to a pro football career before he broke his leg and tricked into marriage. He was going to be better than Barry Sanders. Bundy would be an elite MLB manager because this is his dream job. He’s always loved sports. He would be in the sports Hall of Fame if it weren’t for that darn broken leg and Peggy.

Becoming a MLB manager would bring Bundy back to his high school glory years.

Best Fit: Cleveland Indians

The Indians blew it two years ago. Terry Francona is one of the best managers in the last two decades, but he’s had six years to figure this out. And the best he’s done in blown a 3-1 lead. Maybe this is the year Francona gets it done. It’s not.

The Indians need Bundy. I’ve seen Major League at least 100 times. I know what works for the Indians. Bundy’s style is a perfect fit for the lovable losing Indians. He’s going to motivate Yonder Alonso, Jason Kipnis, and all these underachievers with his beer drinking and scheming tactics. He’s going to place a giant cardboard cutout of Peggy in the middle of the locker room and remove clothing with every win.

And if you think Al living in Chicago was a trip, just wait until we put him in Cleveland.