Andrew Friedman

Andrew Friedman launched his professional baseball career in 2004, joining the Tampa Bay Rays as director of baseball development after graduating from Tulane University in 1999 with a B.S. in management with a concentration in finance and gaining analytical experience at investment firm Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. for two years, followed by three years as an associate with private equity firm MidMark Capital. Demonstrating rapid progression, he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Rays after the 2005 season.

His strategic oversight has also been instrumental in the development of one of baseball’s top-ranked farm systems and a comprehensive reorganization of the team’s front office. Friedman’s profound contributions were recognized with Major League Baseball’s 2020 Executive of the Year award, and the Dodgers were twice named Baseball America’s Organization of the Year (2017, 2020). Beyond championship titles, Friedman has overseen the Dodgers’ consistent record-setting performance, solidifying their position as a perennial contender in Major League Baseball. The club achieved a franchise-record 111 wins in 2022 and posted a club-best .717 winning percentage in the abbreviated 2020 season.

Under his tenure, the Dodgers have maintained an impressive .623 winning percentage (845-512) since 2015. The 2024 season further underscored Friedman’s impact on the franchise’s sustained success, with the Dodgers capturing their eighth World Series title, adding to the championship won in 2020 under his leadership. This pivotal year saw key acquisitions like Shohei Ohtani, signed to a 10-year, $700 million contract, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, secured with a 12-year, $325 million contract. These significant long-term investments exemplify Friedman’s proactive strategic vision, ensuring the Dodgers’ continued competitiveness and leadership in professional baseball.