Andrew Friedman Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations

As Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Tampa Bay Rays, Andrew Friedman is responsible for overseeing and directing overall baseball operations.   Prior to assuming his current role, Friedman spent two years with the Rays serving as Director of Baseball Development. Friedman's previous experience includes two years as an analyst with New York City-based investment firm Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. and three years as an associate for the private equity firm MidMark Capital.   Friedman received a baseball scholarship to Tulane University where he graduated with a bachelor of science in management and a concentration in finance. He played outfield for the Green Wave until injuring his wrist and shoulder.   A native of Houston, Texas, Friedman currently resides in Tampa, Florida.