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By the People, for the People
Pittsburgh Author Wins Award for Book on Orioles' Earl Weaver
John W. Miller's 'The Last Manager' earns prestigious Casey Award for best baseball book of the year.
Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:48am
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John W. Miller, a 48-year-old Pittsburgh resident, has won the prestigious Casey Award for his book "The Last Manager" about legendary Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver. Miller, who grew up in Belgium but developed a love for baseball, spent five years researching and writing the book, which was a New York Times bestseller. The Casey Award is given annually to the best baseball book of the year.
Why it matters
The book shines a spotlight on the legacy of Earl Weaver, who managed the Orioles for 17 seasons and led the team to four pennants and a World Series championship. Weaver was known for his fiery personality and innovative managerial style that helped push the Orioles franchise to the forefront of the American baseball conversation during his tenure.
The details
Miller, who previously worked at the Wall Street Journal, was asked to write Weaver's obituary in 2013 after the manager passed away. This sparked his interest in learning more about Weaver's life and career, leading him to spend five years researching and interviewing over 200 people, including Weaver's family, for the book. "The Last Manager" was a New York Times bestseller when it was published last year.
- Miller received the Casey Award on Sunday, March 23, 2026 at a ceremony in Covington, Kentucky.
- Weaver passed away in 2013 at the age of 82.
The players
John W. Miller
A 48-year-old Pittsburgh resident who grew up in Belgium but developed a love for baseball. He spent five years researching and writing the book "The Last Manager" about legendary Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver, which won the prestigious Casey Award for best baseball book of the year.
Earl Weaver
The legendary manager of the Baltimore Orioles from 1968 to 1982, leading the team to four pennants and a World Series championship. Weaver was known for his fiery personality and innovative managerial style that helped push the Orioles franchise to the forefront of the American baseball conversation during his tenure.
What they’re saying
“I grew up listening to the other John Miller, who was a radio broadcaster for the Orioles. I listened to games on the Armed Forces Radio Network before I returned to the states.”
— John W. Miller
“Under Weaver, who died early Saturday morning at 82, the Birds flourished as a league standard for excellence, and Weaver emerged as a fiery and funny genius who changed the way the baseball is played and watched.”
— John W. Miller
What’s next
Miller plans to use the Casey Award bat to help coach his high school baseball team in Pittsburgh, where he has turned the program around after taking over as head coach.
The takeaway
This award recognizes Miller's dedication to preserving the legacy of one of baseball's most iconic and influential managers, Earl Weaver, whose fiery personality and innovative strategies helped shape the modern game. Miller's book has brought renewed attention to Weaver's contributions to the sport.
