Theo N. Epstein (born December 29, 1973 in New York City) is the Executive Vice President/General Manager of the Boston Red Sox. In November 2002, the Red Sox made him the youngest GM in the history of Major League Baseball by hiring him at the age of 28. In 2004 he engineered the first World Series championship by the Red Sox in 86 years. Epstein resigned in October 2005, and was rehired as GM and also named Executive Vice President on January 24, 2006. December 29 is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 2 days remaining. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Nickname: Big Apple, Gotham Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island Settled 1613 Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area    - City 1,214. ... A vice president is an officer in government or business who is next in rank below a president. ... In Major League Baseball, the General Manager of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1 • 4 • 8 • 9 • 27 • 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1907–present) See Nicknames before Red Sox for disputed nicknames Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds (1901-1911) Major league titles World... Look up November in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Early career and education

During the summers of 1992-1994, Epstein interned with the Baltimore Orioles. Epstein attended Yale University where he was a member of Jonathan Edwards College and served as sports editor of the Yale Daily News, and graduated in 1995 with a degree in American Studies. He took a job in the PR department of the San Diego Padres, and rose to become the team's Director of Baseball Operations. While working 70-hour weeks for the Padres, he studied full-time at the University of San Diego School of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree and passed the California bar exam in 1999. Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4,5,8,20,22,33 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Yale redirects here. ... Jonathan Edwards College, Winter 2004 Jonathan Edwards College is a residential college at Yale University. ... A front page of the Yale Daily News. ... Wikibooks has more about this subject: Marketing Public relations (PR) is the art of managing communication between an organization and its key publics to build, manage and sustain a positive image. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6,19,31,35 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Jack Murphy Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... The University of San Diego, frequently referred to as USD, is a Catholic university in San Diego, California. ... Juris Doctor (Latin for Teacher of Law) or J.D. is a degree in law offered by universities in a number of countries. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

Red Sox

When John Henry bought the Red Sox in 2002, he appointed Epstein's former boss at the Padres, Larry Lucchino, as President and CEO. At the end of the 2002 season, Lucchino appointed Epstein to replace interim GM Mike Port. John W Henry. ... Larry Lucchino, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the current President and C.E.O. of the Boston Red Sox, and a member of John W. Henrys ownership group. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Michael D. Port is vice president, umpiring for American Major League Baseball and a former front-office executive for three MLB clubs. ...

Under the regime of Henry, Lucchino, and Epstein, the Red Sox have stressed the disciplines of sabermetrics, the analysis of baseball through objective evidence and methods. In 2002, they hired the father of sabermetrics, Bill James, to be a special advisor to the team, and also hired statistical analysts such as Eric Van and Voros McCracken. This devotion to the new wave of talent evaluation has seen the team stress on-base ability as the most important ability of a hitter, and not-so-coincidentally the 2003 Red Sox led MLB in runs scored. They led the majors with a .289 batting average, set a team record with 238 home runs, and set a new record with a slugging percentage of .491, breaking the .489 mark of the 1927 Yankees. Sabermetrics is the analysis of baseball through objective evidence, especially baseball statistics. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Eric [M.] Van is an American sabermetrician, science fiction convention organizer and critical public speaker, and rock music critic. ... Robert Vörös McCracken is a prominent sabermetrician. ... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... In baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run himself (along with a run scored by each runner who was already on base), with no errors by the defensive team on... In baseball statistics, slugging average (SLG) is a measure of the power of a hitter. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as Americans...

Epstein crafted the Red Sox team that finally ended the World Series title drought for the New England Nine in 2004. Excelling in the early part of the 2004 season due to Epstein's 2003 offseason trade for Diamondbacks ace Curt Schilling, as well as the key free agent acquisition of closer Keith Foulke, the Red Sox stumbled at the season's mid-point. Shortly before the July 31 trading deadline, Epstein completed one of the most significant and controversial trades in modern Red Sox history by sending star shortstop and Boston icon Nomar Garciaparra to the Chicago Cubs in a multi-team deal that brought first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz from the Minnesota Twins and shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the Montreal Expos. Epstein then brought speedy outfielder/pinch runner Dave Roberts from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the team, who played a significant role in the Red Sox' ALCS victory. After the trading deadline, the Red Sox soared into the playoffs, sweeping the Anaheim Angels in the first round. In the ALCS, trailing three games to none against their rivals the New York Yankees, the Red Sox won four games in a row to get the first ticket to the World Series in 18 years. It was the first time in MLB playoff history that a team had rallied from a 3-0 series deficit to win a series. In the World Series, the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals in four games, for a historic eight game post-season winning streak, led by Epstein acquisitions of Schilling and Foulke. For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... Major league affiliations American League (1901-present) East Division (1969-present) Current uniform Ballpark Fenway Park (1912-present) Major league titles World Series titles (6) 2004 â€¢ 1918 â€¢ 1916 â€¢ 1915 1912 â€¢ 1903 AL Pennants (11) 2004 â€¢ 1986 â€¢ 1975 â€¢ 1967 1946 â€¢ 1918 â€¢ 1916 â€¢ 1915 1912 â€¢ 1904 â€¢ 1903 East Division titles (5) 1995... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14, 1966) is an American Major League Baseball player, a right-handed starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, acquired in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks following the 2003 season. ... In North American professional sports, particularly baseball, football, and basketball, a free agent is a team player whose contract with a team has expired, and the player is able to sign a contract with another team. ... Keith Charles Foulke (born October 19, 1972 in Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota) is a right-handed closer who plays for the Boston Red Sox. ... July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining. ... The position of the shortstop A shortstop moves to his left, toward the center of the field, to play a ground ball Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. ... Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (born July 23, 1973, in Whittier, California) is an American baseball player of Mexican and Egyptian descent who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Name Chicago Cubs (1902–present) Chicago Orphans (1898-1901) Chicago Colts (1890-1897) Chicago White Stockings (1870-1889) (a. ... The position of the first baseman First base redirects here. ... Douglas Andrew Mientkiewicz [mint-KAY-vich] (born June 19, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio) is a first baseman, known for his sparkling defensive play on the field more-so than his abilities with the bat. ... Orlando Luis Cabrera (born November 2, 1974 in Cartagena, Colombia) is a Major League Baseball shortstop who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. ... Dave Roberts, born David Ray Roberts (May 31, 1972 in Okinawa, Japan), is a Major League Baseball center fielder who plays for the San Diego Padres. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961-present) West Division (1969-present) Major league titles World Series titles (1) 2002 AL Pennants (1) 2002 West Division titles (5) 2005 â€¢ 2004 â€¢ 1986 â€¢ 1982 1979 Wild card berths (1) 2002 Major league nicknames Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005-present) Anaheim Angels (1997... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as Americans... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1,2,6,9,14,17,20,42,45,85 Name St. ...

On October 31, 2005, Epstein rejected a three year, $1.5 million per year contract for personal reasons, and walked away from his position. He left Fenway Park disguised in a gorilla suit to avoid having to speak to the press. According to the Boston Globe, "This is a job you have to give your whole heart and soul to," he said. "In the end, after a long period of reflection about myself and the program, I decided I could no longer put my whole heart and soul into it." October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Boston Globe is the most widely-circulated daily newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts and in the greater New England region. ...

But he remained in contact with the team's front office, and on January 19, 2006, Epstein and Red Sox management announced he would return. Five days later, the team announced that he would re-assume the title of General Manager and add the title of Executive Vice President. January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Partly because Epstein grew up a short distance from Fenway Park, and partly because he constructed the team that brought Boston a World Series championship for the first time in eighty-six years, Epstein remains wildly popular among members of Red Sox Nation. Fenway redirects here. ... Red Sox Nation is a term given to fans of the Boston Red Sox. ...

Trivia

• Epstein's father, Leslie Epstein, directs the creative writing program at Boston University. The most recent of his nine novels is San Remo Drive: A Novel from Memory, based on his childhood in Hollywood in the 1940's and 50's.
• Epstein's grandfather Philip G. Epstein and great-uncle Julius J. Epstein won Academy Awards for the screenplay of Casablanca.
• Epstein's brother-in-law is the actor Dan Futterman, best known for his role as Judge Amy Gray's brother Vincent in the television series Judging Amy. Futterman also wrote the award-winning screenplay for the film Capote. He is married to Epstein's sister, Anya Epstein, a writer for the television series Commander in Chief
• Epstein was raised just a few miles from Fenway Park in Brookline, where he attended Brookline High School, played baseball for the Warriors, and dreamed of working for the Red Sox.
• The night he resigned from the Red Sox, Epstein was reported to have left Fenway Park wearing a gorilla suit in an attempt to avoid reporters. It was Halloween, and he may have decided that was the best way to leave the office without attracting press attention. A witness reported a gorilla was driving a Volvo similar to Epstein's that night. It could not be confirmed if Epstein had rented the suit, or if it was something he owned and planned to use regularly.
• On May 25, 2006, Epstein made an appearance on stage with Pearl Jam at TD Banknorth Garden playing rhythm guitar on the concert's penultimate song, Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World." Part of that concert's ticket prices went to local charities, and, as announced from the stage by Eddie Vedder, Epstein agreed to meet the amount that the band paid to the charities.

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See also

• Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game is a book by Michael M. Lewis in 2003 about the general manager of the Major League Baseball team Oakland Athletics, Billy Beane, and his teams approach to running the organization. ... Michael D. Port is vice president, umpiring for American Major League Baseball and a former front-office executive for three MLB clubs. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1 • 4 • 8 • 9 • 27 • 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1907–present) See Nicknames before Red Sox for disputed nicknames Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds (1901-1911) Major league titles World... In Major League Baseball, the General Manager of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Jed D. Hoyer (born December 7, 1973), is the assistant general manager of the Boston Red Sox. ... Jed D. Hoyer (born December 7, 1973), is the assistant general manager of the Boston Red Sox. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1 • 4 • 8 • 9 • 27 • 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1907–present) See Nicknames before Red Sox for disputed nicknames Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds (1901-1911) Major league titles World... In Major League Baseball, the General Manager of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players. ...

External links

• Theo Walks Away From Sox
• Theo Epstein News Video Clips
• Theo's Statement of Resignation
• Sox Make An Executive Revision, article discussing Epstein's rehiring, from The Boston Globe, January 25, 2006.
• Theo Epstein bio/profile