Alex Anthopoulos

Alex Anthopoulos is a Canadian baseball executive and the president of baseball operations and general manager of the Atlanta Braves.

Alex Anthopoulos is a Canadian baseball executive and the president of baseball operations and general manager of the Atlanta Braves. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he previously served as general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays and held front-office roles with the Los Angeles Dodgers before joining Atlanta in 2017. He led the Braves to the 2021 World Series title and received a contract extension through the 2031 season.

Early life and education

Anthopoulos was born in Montreal, Quebec, and later worked his way into professional baseball after beginning his career with the Montreal Expos. His background is Canadian and his early career path included entry-level roles before moving into team leadership.

Toronto Blue Jays tenure

Anthopoulos joined the Blue Jays in 2003 and rose through the front office to become general manager in 2009. He remained GM through the 2015 season and helped build the club that reached the postseason in 2015 after a long playoff drought.

Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves

After leaving Toronto, Anthopoulos joined the Dodgers front office in 2016. He was hired by the Braves in November 2017 and later promoted to president of baseball operations, overseeing baseball operations in Atlanta.

Braves success

Under Anthopoulos, the Braves have been a perennial playoff team and won the 2021 World Series. His tenure has also included multiple division titles and a long-term contract extension through 2031.