Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andrew Friedman

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Andrew Friedman made an impact.

Andrew Friedman is a prominent baseball executive, currently serving as the president of baseball operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Before joining the Dodgers, he was the general manager for the Tampa Bay Rays, earning the Sporting News Executive of the Year award in 2008 when he led them to their first playoff appearance and World Series berth. Since assuming his role with the Dodgers after the 2014 season, Friedman has overseen a period of sustained success. Under his leadership, the Dodgers have secured two World Series titles, four pennants, and eight division titles, establishing themselves as a model franchise in MLB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: World Series Appearance

In 2017, the Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1988.

1999: Analyst at Bear Stearns

In 1999, Andrew Friedman became an analyst with Bear Stearns.

2002: Associate at MidMark Capital

In 2002, Andrew Friedman became an associate at MidMark Capital, a private equity firm.

2003: Meeting Stuart Sternberg

In 2003, Andrew Friedman met Stuart Sternberg, the new owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, and they found they shared similar ideas about baseball.

2004: Director of Baseball Development

In 2004, Andrew Friedman served as the director of baseball development for the Tampa Bay Rays.

2005: Executive Vice President and General Manager

Following the 2005 season, Andrew Friedman was promoted to executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager for the Tampa Bay Rays.

2008: Executive of the Year Award

In 2008, Andrew Friedman was named Executive of the Year by Sporting News after the Tampa Bay Rays qualified for the playoffs and played in the World Series for the first time in franchise history.

2010: Playoffs Appearance

In 2010, Andrew Friedman and the Tampa Bay Rays made the playoffs.

2011: Playoffs Appearance

In 2011, Andrew Friedman and the Tampa Bay Rays made the playoffs.

2013: Playoffs Appearance

In 2013, Andrew Friedman and the Tampa Bay Rays made the playoffs.

October 14, 2014: President of Baseball Operations for the Dodgers

On October 14, 2014, Andrew Friedman left the Rays to become the President of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a contract reported at $35 million for five years.

2014: Dodgers President of Baseball Operations

In 2014, Andrew Friedman became the President of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2015: Dodgers' Penalized Luxury Tax and New Manager

After the 2015 season, MLB penalized the Dodgers with a record $43 million luxury tax after determining their payroll was nearly $300 million, also an all-time record. The Dodgers also parted ways with manager Don Mattingly following the 2015 season, and Friedman hired Dave Roberts to succeed Mattingly as manager.

2015: Gabe Kapler became farm director

From 2015–2017, Gabe Kapler served as the Dodgers farm director.

2015: Dodgers' Division Title and NLDS Loss

In 2015, Andrew Friedman helped lead the Dodgers to their third straight National League West division title, but the team fell to the New York Mets in the National League Division Series (NLDS), 3–2.

May 3, 2016: Return to Tropicana Field

On May 3, 2016, Andrew Friedman returned to Tropicana Field for the first time since 2014, when the Dodgers played the Rays.

2016: Free Agent Re-Signings

After the 2016 season, the Dodgers opted not to spend big money on any outside free agents and instead re-signed their own three notable free agents: Rich Hill, Kenley Jansen, and Justin Turner.

2016: Dave Roberts became manager

Since 2016, Dave Roberts has been the Dodgers' manager.

2017: Gabe Kapler farm director

From 2015–2017, Gabe Kapler served as the Dodgers farm director.

2017: World Series Appearance and Organization of the Year

In 2017, the Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1988. They fell to the Astros in seven games. Baseball America recognized their efforts by naming the Dodgers as its 2017 Organization of the Year.

2018: Charlie Montoyo as manager

Charlie Montoyo was manager of the Toronto Blue Jays from 2015–2018.

2018: Sixth Straight Division Title and World Series Loss

In 2018, Friedman's Dodgers won their sixth straight division title and their second consecutive National League pennant. However, they lost in the World Series to the Red Sox in five games.

2019: Seventh Straight Division Title and NLDS Loss

In 2019, the Dodgers won their seventh straight NL West title and fourth under Friedman's leadership. Despite winning a franchise record 106 games, the Dodgers fell to the eventual World Series champion Nationals in 5 games during the NLDS.

2020: Model Franchise

In 2020, Baseball America called Los Angeles the model franchise in the sport under Andrew Friedman's leadership.

2020: Influence on Executives

In 2020, each executive who ran the final four teams in the postseason all worked under Friedman at one point in their careers.

2020: World Series Win and Executive of the Year Awards

In 2020, the Dodgers won their first World Series in 32 years against his former club, the Tampa Bay Rays. Friedman was selected as the winner of the MLB Executive of the Year Award, and Baseball America also selected him the Executive of the Year.

2021: Regular Season Success

In 2021, Los Angeles would continue their regular-season success, but went home early that season.

2021: Influence on Executives

In 2021, each executive who ran the final four teams in the postseason all worked under Friedman at one point in their careers.

2022: Regular Season Success

In 2022, Los Angeles would continue their regular-season success, but went home early that season, including winning just one postseason game.

2023: Regular Season Success

In 2023, Los Angeles would continue their regular-season success, but went home early that season, including winning just one postseason game.

2024: Dodgers' Success

As of 2024, Andrew Friedman and the Dodgers have won two World Series, four pennants, and eight division titles since he took the job after the 2014 season. Baseball America called the Dodgers the model franchise in the sport under Friedman’s tenure as President.