Andrew Friedman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Andrew Friedman.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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: 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.

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.