Bud Black named NL Manager of the Year

Padres manager Bud Black was named the National League's Manager of the Year in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He was listed on 26 of the 32 ballots cast, receiving 16 first place votes. His 104 point total was one better than Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker, making it one of the closest races in the history of BBWAA balloting.

Black, 53, led the Padres to a 90-72 record in 2010, the most wins by the Padres since they won a franchise-record 98 contests in 1998. San Diego posted the fifth-best record in the National League while going an even 45-36 both at home and on the road.

Black made his managerial debut with the Padres in 2007. On July 19, it was announced that the Padres extended his contract through the 2013 season with club options for the 2014 and 2015 campaigns. In four seasons with San Diego, he has led the club to a 317-332 (.488) record.