“What is your plan to hire Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani as pitchers?” — The Dodgers’ head of team development frankly talks about the “MASTER PLAN” of Kyle Tucker + Edwin Diaz and the WBC[Japanese subtitles][Overseas reactions]

Andrew Friedman is a prominent American baseball executive and currently serves as the President of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is considered one of modern baseball’s “genius architects” for his ability to blend data analytics with sustainable team building strategies. Below are the main points of his career (as of early 2026). 1. Los Angeles Dodgers (2014-Present) Role: He serves as the President of Baseball Operations, the team’s chief executive responsible for making all professional organizational decisions for the team, from recruiting and trades to developing young players and managing total annual salaries. Accomplishments: Under his leadership, the Dodgers have grown into a dominant force in MLB, consistently winning the National League West and winning multiple World Series (including championships in 2020, 2024 and 2025). Historic additions: Friedman has been the man behind the acquisition of top stars, most notably leading the record signings of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, greatly expanding the Dodgers’ influence in Japan and other Asian markets. 2. Tampa Bay Rays (2004-2014) Before joining the Dodgers, Friedman made a name for himself as general manager of the Tampa Bay Rays. He is highly acclaimed for transforming one of the league’s lowest-budget teams into a powerhouse that can consistently aim for a championship by thoroughly utilizing advanced data analysis methods (a style similar to what is known as “Moneyball”). In 2008, he was named Executive of the Year for leading the Rays to the World Series. ——- Click here to see more. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Thank you for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe to MLB Super Breaking News and set your notification settings. We deliver the latest information on MLB every day. Your support is a great driving force for us to continue producing high-quality content. See you in the next video!