Brewers to Hire New Analytics-Driven GM
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) - The Milwaukee Brewers hold the second-worst winning percentage in Major League Baseball this season, and, after about six weeks of reported contemplation, the team's 12-year general manager Doug melvin has decided he's stepping down to pursue a role atop the team's baseball operations department.
Tuesday, MLB.com Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy reported via Twitter that a search firm has been appointed by the Brewers to hire a new general manager who is focused on progressive analytical management.
#Brewers have hired executive search firm Korn Ferry to organize GM search. Will target younger candidates with knowledge of analytics.
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) August 11, 2015
Under Melvin, the Brewers made the playoffs for the first time in 25 years, and they had many winning seasons, including the first in 12 years in 2005. Milwaukee also enjoyed great success against the Pittsburgh Pirates during his time.
