A closer look at the biggest achievements of Theo Epstein. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Theo Epstein is an American Major League Baseball executive currently serving as a senior advisor and part-owner of Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC. Known for his innovative approaches to baseball management, he previously served as general manager for both the Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, leading both teams to break long-standing World Series droughts. His tenures with these teams are celebrated for their strategic roster construction, emphasis on data analytics, and overall organizational improvements, cementing his reputation as one of baseball's most successful executives.
2004: Red Sox Win World Series
In 2004, Theo Epstein is credited with trades that helped the Red Sox defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, ending their championship drought since 1918.
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2004: Red Sox Win World Series
In 2004, Theo Epstein won the World Series with the Red Sox as a front office executive.
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2004: Red Sox Win World Series
In 2004, as vice president and general manager for the Red Sox, Theo Epstein helped the team win their first World Series championship in 86 years.
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2007: Red Sox Win World Series, Carl Maddox Sport Management Award
In 2007, Theo Epstein won his second World Series with the Red Sox and was named the recipient of the "Carl Maddox Sport Management Award" by the United States Sports Academy.
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December 2008: Baseball America Major League Executive of the Year
In December 2008, Theo Epstein was named Baseball America Major League Executive of the Year.
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September 2009: Sporting News Executive of the Decade
In September 2009, Theo Epstein was named Sporting News Executive of the Decade.
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November 2016: Sporting News Executive of the Year, Esurance MLB Award
In November 2016, Theo Epstein was named the Sporting News Executive of the Year and won the Esurance MLB Award for Best Executive.
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2016: Cubs Win World Series
In 2016, Theo Epstein won the World Series with the Cubs as a front office executive.
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2016: Cubs Win World Series
In 2016, as president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, Theo Epstein led the team to win their first World Series championship in 108 years.
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March 2017: Yale Class Day Speaker, Fortune #1 World's Greatest Leader
In March 2017, Theo Epstein was announced as Yale's Class Day Speaker and was ranked #1 in Fortune Magazine's list of the "World's Greatest Leaders".
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April 2017: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In April 2017, Time Magazine named Theo Epstein one of the world's 100 most influential people.
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