Dave Roberts vs Aaron Boone: Overall records, postseason success and head-to-head battles

The 2024 World Series consists of two of the MLB's most legendary franchises: The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, they also happen to be a couple of America's most renowned sports organizations, setting us up for an instant classic.

New York and Los Angeles are arguably the biggest market cities in the country, evidenced by the $1,000-plus get-in price to sit in the nosebleeds. However, the Yankees and Dodgers are no strangers to each other, particularly in baseball's grand finale. Yet, it's the first time they're meeting with a title at stake since 1981, adding a sense of freshness to this clash of titans.

Both clubs have a rich history, though this rendition of each group is eager to make their mark. That said, Yankees manager Aaron Boone and Dave Roberts of the Dodgers will send out their best 26-man roster for the best-of-seven series. The skippers will be going toe-to-toe, trying to outduel each other. But given their track record, who has the edge? Let's compare their overall records, postseason success and head-to-head matchups.

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Dave Roberts vs Aaron Boone: Comparing overall records

Not only has Roberts won more than Boone, but he's done so at a higher clip. Excluding his one-game tenure with the San Diego Padres, the former has spent nine seasons in Los Angeles and thrived. Only four managers have a higher all-time winning percentage than the Dodgers' clubhouse leader.

Dave Roberts vs Aaron Boone: Postseason success

As you can see, both skippers' winning percentages take notable dips in the postseason. While it demonstrates their shortcomings, it highlights how challenging and intense October baseball is. However, Roberts has had much deeper playoff runs than Boone, including four pennant titles and a World Series in 2020. Meanwhile, the latter is making his first appearance in the Fall Classic and hoping to secure the elusive first ring.

Dave Roberts vs Aaron Boone: Head-to-head record

Considering the Yankees and Dodgers play in different leagues, Boone and Roberts haven't faced off often. Regardless, the New York dugout chief holds an ever-so-slight edge in their mano-a-mano battle.