Zack Minasian was officially promoted to general manager of the San Francisco Giants on Friday, joining Perry Minasian of the Los Angeles Angels to make the brothers both big league GMs.
Zack Minasian, 41, has served as the Giants’ vice president of professional scouting since 2022, three years after coming to San Francisco after 14 years with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Perry Minasian became the Angels’ General Manager in November 2020.
Taking Zack to the next level was Buster Posey’s first major move since replacing Farhan Zaidi as president of baseball operations.
During his time in Milwaukee, Minasian served as special advisor for baseball operations, director of professional scouting, manager of minor league scouting, staff/coordinator of professional scouting and assistant of baseball operations.
The move was reported on Thursdaybut only confirmed by the team on Friday morning. The Giants posted about the promotion on X.
“There is so much to love about this organization: an existing core of talent on both the Major League roster and throughout the minor league system, a passionate fan base, an incredible alumni group and the organization’s commitment to the community,” Minasian said in a statement.
Posey, a former All-Star catcher, was hired on September 30 after the Giants finished 80-82 in manager Bob Melvin’s first season, with one more win than 2023. San Francisco has not reached the playoffs since he won the NL. West in 2021.
Posey, 37, retired in November 2021 and joined the club’s ownership group in September 2022.
“Zack has brought a wealth of knowledge and significant experience to the organization in his six years here,” Posey said in a statement. “He is also a thorough talent evaluator.”
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