Ron Gardenhire became the second Twins manager to reach 600 victories on Monday, joining Tom Kelly, who went 1,140-1,244 with two World Series titles in his 16 season at the team’s helm.

Did some research this morning and learned that Gardenhire’s .551 winning percentage ranks second among the 13 active managers with at least 500 victories.

Bobby Cox, Braves 2,310-1,827 (.558) 15 postseason trips, 5 pennants, 1 title
Ron Gardenhire, Twins 600-489 (.551) 4, 0, 0
Mike Scioscia, Angels 777-636 (.550) 4, 1, 1
Charlie Manuel, Phillies 546-468 (.538) 2, 0, 0
Joe Torre, Dodgers 2,126-1,829 (.538) 13, 6, 4
Tony La Russa, Cardinals 2,441-2,125 (.535) 12, 5, 2
Dusty Baker, Reds 1,214-1,108 (.523) 4, 1, 0
Lou Piniella, Cubs 1,675-1,544 (.520) 6, 1, 1
Cito Gaston, Blue Jays 708-656 (.519) 4, 2, 2
Jerry Manuel, Mets 528-492 (.518) 1, 0, 0
Terry Francona, Red Sox 728-687 (.514) 3, 2, 2
Jim Leyland, Tigers 1,310-1,332 (.496) 5, 2, 1
Bruce Bochy, Giants 1,072-1,133 (.486) 4, 1, 0

After notching No. 600, Gardenhire said, “They told me that after the game. You know what? I don’t pay much attention to it. It’s a team thing. It’s great to win 600 games, and you’re fortunate to have a job, and I’m very proud of that.

“This organization has given me an opportunity here and blessed me with a lot of very good baseball players and a great coaching staff and a great bunch of fans. So I feel pretty lucky, to tell you the truth.”

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