The Atlanta Braves are an American Baseball team founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1871, as the Boston Red Stockings (not to be confused with the American League’s Boston Red Sox).
Arguably, they are one of the successful clubs in the Major League Baseball (MLB), winning an unprecedented 14 consecutive division titles (omitting the strike-shortened 1994 season in which there were no official division champions), and producing one of the greatest pitching rotations in the history of baseball.
However, the team’s greatness cannot be exaggerated without acknowledging the “engines” powering the team in all aspects. Today we unravel the General Manager of the Atlanta Braves.
Meet Alex Anthopoulos – General Manager of Atlanta Braves
Alex Anthopoulos is a Canadian professional baseball executive, currently working as the general manager and president of baseball operations for the Atlanta Braves. He also served as the senior vice president of baseball operations and general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays for five years (2010 to 2015).
He won the Sporting News Executive of the Year award after the Blue Jays advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 1993, reaching the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
Alex Anthopoulos Education
Alex Anthopoulos attended McMaster University where he graduated with a Degree in Economics.
Alex Anthopoulos Career
Montreal Expos (2000–2003)
He kick-started his career as an unpaid intern with the Montreal Expos. At a point in time, he was moved to a scouting internship in Florida. In 2002, he had his position elevated to the Expos’ scouting coordinator.
Toronto Blue Jays (2003–2015)
He continued the 2003 season with the Toronto Blue Jays as a scouting coordinator following the experience gained at Montreal Expos. After the 2005 season, he was promoted to assistant general manager (AGM) under J. P. Ricciardi.
Los Angeles Dodgers (2016–2017)
On January 12, 2016, Anthopoulos was hired as the vice-president of baseball operations by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Atlanta Braves (2017–present)
Alex joined the Atlanta Braves’ managerial team as vice president and general manager on a four-year contract. He had his contract extended to 2024 after being promoted to the role of president of baseball operations in February 2020.
Alex Anthopoulos draft picks
- Roy Halladay (200)
- Aaron Sanchez and Noah Syndergaard (2010)
- Edwin Encarnacion (2010)
- Vernon Wells (2011)
- Marcus Stroman (2012)
- Jose Reyes, Mark Beuhrle and Josh Johnson (2012), and more.
Alex Anthopoulos Salary
Alex Anthopoulos reportedly receives an annual salary range from $17,890 to $57,750.
Alex Anthopoulos net worth
He has an estimated net worth of $3 million to $5 million
Alex Anthopoulos Wife
Cristina Anthospulos is best known as the wife of Alex Anthopoulos.
Alex Anthopoulos Children
Alex has two children with his wife, Cristina. The kids are named Julia and John.
