Dan Evans (baseball)
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Dan Evans is an American
Major League Baseball
executive. He is the former President and CEO of Paragon Sports International and West Coast Sports Management, a baseball representation firm whose headquarters are in Pasadena
, CA. He has been in baseball his whole career, starting as an intern with the Chicago White Sox
while a junior at DePaul University
. Evans was the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers
from 2001 to 2004, and rebuilt the Dodgers entire baseball organization after it had sunk to a rating of 28th within MLB as he inherited the team. Within two years, the Dodgers set franchise records for pitching and defense, and the organization elevated its ranking to 2nd overall. Evans, who has worked for 4 MLB organizations (Chicago White Sox
, Chicago Cubs
, Los Angeles Dodgers
, and Seattle Mariners
) worked his way to the top after his White Sox internship, eventually getting promoted to Assistant General Manager/Director of Baseball Operations in Chicago. After almost 20 years, Evans resigned from the White Sox after their 2000 Central Division Championship season, and after a few months of working for the Chicago Cubs
, he landed a job as a Senior Advisor with the Los Angeles Dodgers
under Chairman Bob Daly and was eventually promoted to the Dodgers' GM job. Evans is married and has two daughters.
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Major League Baseball
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executive. He is the former President and CEO of Paragon Sports International and West Coast Sports Management, a baseball representation firm whose headquarters are in Pasadena
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, CA. He has been in baseball his whole career, starting as an intern with the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
while a junior at DePaul University
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
. Evans was the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
from 2001 to 2004, and rebuilt the Dodgers entire baseball organization after it had sunk to a rating of 28th within MLB as he inherited the team. Within two years, the Dodgers set franchise records for pitching and defense, and the organization elevated its ranking to 2nd overall. Evans, who has worked for 4 MLB organizations (Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
, Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
, Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
, and Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
) worked his way to the top after his White Sox internship, eventually getting promoted to Assistant General Manager/Director of Baseball Operations in Chicago. After almost 20 years, Evans resigned from the White Sox after their 2000 Central Division Championship season, and after a few months of working for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
, he landed a job as a Senior Advisor with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
under Chairman Bob Daly and was eventually promoted to the Dodgers' GM job. Evans is married and has two daughters.