Oakland Athletics hire Taylor Smith as new President of Baseball Operations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Taylor Smith has been appointed as the new President of Baseball Operations for the Oakland Athletics, as announced on October 21, 2026. At 31, Smith is the youngest in this role, bringing with him nine years of experience in major league baseball, including analytics work with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox. His previous experience has raised questions about the balance between his age and his extensive background in the sport. Smith's hiring leaves open the possibility for the Athletics to bring in a separate General Manager, potentially creating an unorthodox hierarchy in the front office.
- •Taylor Smith appointed President of Baseball Operations for the Athletics.
- •Smith, 31, is the youngest to hold this position in MLB.
- •He has nine years of experience, including stints with the Rays and Red Sox.
- •Athletics may hire a separate General Manager to work under Smith.
- •Smith's age and analytics focus create discussions about leadership dynamics.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — On New PBO Taylor Smith: What’s In A Number?
"Taylor Smith knows numbers — his resume includes analytics work with the data-centric Tampa Bay Rays. But when fans look at Smith, only one number pops up first in their minds and it relates neither to launch angles nor spin rate. Smith is defined by the number 31, as he embarks on his new role […]
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