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Alex Anthopoulos

Alex Anthopoulos

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Born May 25, 1977 · Montreal · age 49

Built the Toronto Blue Jays' 2015 playoff breakthrough through blockbuster deadline trades, then constructed the Atlanta Braves club that won the 2021 World Series.

15 seasons with salary-era data across 2 stints. All figures are franchise-level outcomes during the tenure, not solely attributable to one executive.

Overview

Titles1
Pennants1
Playoffs8
Record1225–1036
Win %0.542
+2.8GM WAR — wins above a replacement GM (org-adjusted, shrunk; per season) ±4.127th/195 execs
6.7Depth — 2+ WAR regulars per season (the breadth that drives TAB, not stars)73rd/195 execs
-4.6Dead WAR — WAR/yr bled by sub-replacement players (closer to 0 = better)56th/195 execs
34%Dead money — payroll on <0.5-WAR players (lower = better)94th/195 execs
$26MCheap-talent surplus — $/yr of value from cost-controlled (pre-arb/arb) players above their pay; the selection engine, and the stickiest GM skill we track59th/195 execs
$6MDrafted surplus — cheap-talent surplus from his own draftees (the develop-from-the-draft engine)89th/195 execs
$7MTraded-for surplus — cheap-talent surplus from cost-controlled players he acquired via trade62nd/195 execs
$7MInt'l surplus — cheap-talent surplus from his own international signees8th/195 execs
+50.0TAB — talent above budget — roster-construction alpha (talent your budget bought above expectation), tenure total16th/195 execs
+64.1WAB — realized wins (TAB + the non-repeatable luck of converting talent to wins)12th/195 execs
3.04Acquisition Leverage — playoff pts per acquired WAR, graded once in the year each deal's wins arrive (the repeatable decision skill)44th/195 execs
-261Roster surplus $M169th/195 execs

Tenure breakdown

TeamRoleYearsSzns WAB WAB/yr TAB WAR surp HG Trade FA R5 AcqLev W-L% POPenWS Surp $M
▸ Braves GM 2018–present 7 +58.6 +8.37 +47.7 -42.6 +44.3 -11.8 -45.2 +0.0 3.61 0.571 711 -218
▸ Blue Jays GM 2010–2015 6 +5.5 +0.92 +2.3 -15.7 +68.7 -20.8 +12.3 +0.2 2.30 0.503 1–– -43
Career total (1985+ data) 15 +64.1 +50.0 -58.3 +113.0 -32.6 -32.9 +0.2 3.04 0.542 81 1 -261

Roster Construction

How the roster was sourced

by valueby volume

Share of acquired fWAR by channel vs. league average.

Build channels — net fWAR

Acquired minus surrendered / signed minus walked.

Home-grown (draft/intl)+113.0
Trade-32.6
Free agency-32.9
Rule 5 / minor draft+0.2
Sourcing mix: 37% draft · 34% FA · 28% trade · 0% R5

Roster value distribution — career average — depth vs. stars

Every roster slot ranked best→worst by WAR, averaged across Alex Anthopoulos's seasons. Bars = his rosters; the black line = the league-average player at each slot. Staying above the line deep into the roster is the depth edge.

Players acquired — 275 players, by realized fWAR for the franchise (scroll for more)

PlayerPosTeam How Year Szns fWAR WAR/yr Lev
Edwin Encarnación 1B/3B/DH TOR Free agency 2010 8 +22.7 +2.8 1.3
Vladimir Guerrero 1B TOR Intl FA 2015 8 +21.6 +2.7 –
Josh Donaldson 3B TOR Trade 2014 4 +20.4 +5.1 36.0
Matt Olson 1B ATL Trade 2022 5 +20.1 +4.0 9.5
Michael Harris OF ATL Draft 2022 5 +14.6 +2.9 –
Chris Sale P ATL Trade 2024 3 +13.1 +4.4 26.2
Marcus Stroman P TOR Draft 2012 6 +12.1 +2.0 –
Marcell Ozuna DH/OF ATL Free agency 2020 4 +11.2 +2.8 37.3
Spencer Strider P ATL Draft 2020 5 +11.2 +2.2 –
Russell Martin C TOR Free agency 2014 4 +11.1 +2.8 16.1
Travis d'Arnaud C ATL Free agency 2019 5 +9.3 +1.9 25.1
Danny Jansen C TOR Draft 2013 7 +8.9 +1.3 –
Kevin Pillar OF TOR Draft 2011 5 +8.5 +1.7 –
Brandon Morrow P TOR Trade 2010 4 +8.4 +2.1 6.8
Mark Buehrle P TOR Trade 2012 3 +7.9 +2.6 0.5
Brett Lawrie 2B/3B TOR Trade 2010 4 +7.7 +1.9 –
Sean Murphy C ATL Trade 2023 3 +7.6 +2.5 4.8
Marco Estrada P TOR Free agency 2015 4 +7.5 +1.9 6.3
José Reyes SS TOR Trade 2013 3 +7.2 +2.4 0.6
Colby Rasmus OF TOR Trade 2011 3 +6.5 +2.2 0.1
Justin Smoak 1B TOR Free agency 2014 4 +6.5 +1.6 2.2
R. A. Dickey P TOR Trade 2013 4 +6.1 +1.5 0.5
Roberto Osuna P TOR Draft 2015 4 +6.0 +1.5 –
J. A. Happ P TOR Free agency 2015 6 +5.7 +1.0 0.1
José Molina C TOR Free agency 2010 2 +5.5 +2.8 7.2
Josh Donaldson 3B ATL Free agency 2018 1 +5.2 +5.2 13.3
Spencer Schwellenbach P ATL Draft 2024 2 +5.1 +2.5 –
Yunel Escobar 3B/SS TOR Trade 2010 3 +4.9 +1.6 2.2
Drake Baldwin C ATL Draft 2025 2 +4.8 +2.4 –
Bryce Elder P ATL Draft 2022 5 +4.8 +1.0 –
Aaron Sanchez P TOR Draft 2010 5 +4.8 +1.0 –
Devon Travis 2B TOR Trade 2014 3 +4.2 +1.4 –
Orlando Arcia SS ATL Trade 2021 3 +3.9 +1.3 2.0
Dylan Lee P ATL Trade 2021 5 +3.9 +0.8 –
Reynaldo López P ATL Free agency 2023 2 +3.9 +2.0 14.7
Jordan Romano P TOR Draft 2014 4 +3.8 +1.0 –
Melky Cabrera OF TOR Free agency 2012 1 +2.9 +2.9 11.8
Tim Mayza P TOR Draft 2013 5 +2.8 +0.6 –
Raisel Iglesias P ATL Trade 2022 5 +2.6 +0.5 2.8
Troy Tulowitzki SS TOR Trade 2015 3 +2.6 +0.9 4.0
David Price P TOR Trade 2015 1 +2.6 +2.6 8.8
Álex González SS TOR Trade 2010 1 +2.5 +2.5 5.8
Luke Jackson P ATL Free agency 2018 6 +2.3 +0.4 0.0
Michael Saunders OF TOR Trade 2014 2 +2.3 +1.1 0.0
Joe Jiménez P ATL Trade 2023 2 +2.3 +1.2 0.5
Grant Holmes P ATL Draft 2024 3 +2.2 +0.7 –
J. A. Happ P TOR Trade 2012 6 +2.2 +0.4 0.1
Aníbal Sánchez P ATL Free agency 2018 1 +2.1 +2.1 10.6
Mauricio Dubón 2B/OF ATL Trade 2026 1 +2.1 +2.1 12.2
Raisel Iglesias P ATL Free agency 2025 5 +2.0 +0.4 2.8
Carlos Villanueva P TOR Trade 2011 2 +1.9 +0.9 0.5
Kevin Gausman P ATL Trade 2018 2 +1.8 +0.9 4.4
Collin McHugh P ATL Free agency 2022 2 +1.7 +0.8 4.3
John Buck C TOR Trade 2010 1 +1.7 +1.7 3.9
Jeff Mathis C TOR Trade 2012 1 +1.7 +1.7 0.1
Jorge Soler DH/OF ATL Trade 2021 2 +1.6 +0.8 7.3
Tyler Matzek P ATL Free agency 2019 2 +1.5 +0.7 9.4
Ryan Borucki P TOR Draft 2012 3 +1.5 +0.5 –
Anthony Gose OF TOR Trade 2010 3 +1.5 +0.5 –
Liam Hendriks P TOR Trade 2014 1 +1.5 +1.5 5.0
Eli White OF ATL Trade 2023 3 +1.4 +0.5 1.1
Rajai Davis OF TOR Trade 2010 2 +1.4 +0.7 0.0
Danny Valencia 3B TOR Trade 2014 2 +1.4 +0.7 0.2
Jurickson Profar OF ATL Free agency 2025 1 +1.3 +1.3 1.9
Matt Joyce OF ATL Trade 2019 1 +1.3 +1.3 3.6
Joey Wentz P ATL Trade 2025 1 +1.3 +1.3 1.9
Jesse Chavez P ATL Free agency 2021 3 +1.2 +0.4 5.6
Juan Francisco 1B/3B TOR Free agency 2014 1 +1.2 +1.2 4.5
Pierce Johnson P ATL Trade 2023 3 +1.2 +0.4 0.5
Kenley Jansen P ATL Free agency 2022 1 +1.1 +1.1 3.3
Munenori Kawasaki 2B/SS TOR Free agency 2013 3 +1.1 +0.4 0.2
Darren Oliver P TOR Free agency 2012 2 +1.1 +0.6 0.1
Ramón Laureano OF ATL Trade 2024 1 +1.1 +1.1 4.4
Mark Melancon P ATL Trade 2019 2 +1.0 +0.5 2.1
Jo-Jo Reyes P TOR Trade 2011 1 +1.0 +1.0 0.4
Chris Colabello 1B/OF TOR Trade 2015 1 +1.0 +1.0 4.6
Nick Anderson P ATL Free agency 2022 1 +0.9 +0.9 1.0
Chris Martin P ATL Free agency 2019 3 +0.9 +0.3 1.6
Ezequiel Carrera OF TOR Free agency 2014 3 +0.9 +0.3 0.4
Todd Redmond P TOR Trade 2013 2 +0.9 +0.5 0.2
Aaron Bummer P ATL Trade 2023 2 +0.8 +0.4 4.4
Robert Suarez P ATL Free agency 2025 1 +0.8 +0.8 4.9
Gio Urshela 3B ATL Trade 2024 1 +0.8 +0.8 3.1
Whit Merrifield 2B/OF ATL Trade 2024 1 +0.8 +0.8 3.1
Didier Fuentes P ATL Draft 2025 1 +0.7 +0.7 –
Dallas Keuchel P ATL Free agency 2019 1 +0.7 +0.7 2.1
Kevin Gregg P TOR Free agency 2010 1 +0.7 +0.7 1.7
Kelly Johnson 2B TOR Free agency 2012 2 +0.7 +0.4 0.3
Nick Allen SS ATL Trade 2025 1 +0.7 +0.7 1.1
Ben Revere OF TOR Trade 2015 1 +0.7 +0.7 2.4
Ehire Adrianza 3B/SS ATL Free agency 2021 2 +0.6 +0.3 3.4
Jorge Mateo SS ATL Free agency 2026 1 +0.6 +0.6 3.6
Martín Pérez P ATL Free agency 2026 1 +0.6 +0.6 3.5
Darwin Barney 2B TOR Trade 2015 2 +0.6 +0.3 0.3
Steve Delabar P TOR Trade 2012 2 +0.6 +0.3 0.0
Darren O'Day P ATL Free agency 2019 3 +0.5 +0.2 0.4
Josh Tomlin P ATL Free agency 2019 2 +0.5 +0.3 0.3
Hurston Waldrep P ATL Draft 2024 1 +0.5 +0.5 –
Danny Barnes P TOR Draft 2010 2 +0.5 +0.2 –
Shawn Hill P TOR Free agency 2010 1 +0.5 +0.5 1.3
Enyel De Los Santos P ATL Trade 2025 1 +0.5 +0.5 0.8
AJ Smith-Shawver P ATL Draft 2023 2 +0.4 +0.2 –
Jackson Stephens P ATL Free agency 2022 2 +0.4 +0.2 1.2
Forrest Wall OF ATL Draft 2023 1 +0.4 +0.4 –
Mike Yastrzemski OF ATL Free agency 2025 1 +0.4 +0.4 2.4
Frank Francisco P TOR Trade 2011 1 +0.4 +0.4 0.1
Josh Johnson P TOR Trade 2012 1 +0.4 +0.4 0.1
Dwight Smith OF TOR Draft 2011 2 +0.4 +0.2 –
Rowdy Tellez 1B TOR Draft 2013 2 +0.4 +0.2 –
Joc Pederson DH/OF ATL Trade 2021 1 +0.4 +0.4 2.2
Fred Lewis OF TOR Trade 2010 1 +0.4 +0.4 1.0
Mike McCoy OF TOR Trade 2010 2 +0.4 +0.2 1.0
Félix Doubront P TOR Trade 2015 1 +0.4 +0.4 1.3
José Azocar OF ATL Free agency 2025 1 +0.3 +0.3 1.5
Vaughn Grissom 2B ATL Draft 2022 1 +0.3 +0.3 –
Kevin Pillar OF ATL Free agency 2023 1 +0.3 +0.3 0.3
Steven Tolleson 2B/3B TOR Free agency 2013 2 +0.3 +0.1 0.4
Francisco Cervelli C ATL Trade 2019 1 +0.3 +0.3 0.8
Brad Brach P ATL Trade 2018 1 +0.3 +0.3 1.6
Robbie Grossman OF ATL Trade 2022 1 +0.3 +0.3 0.8
Guillermo Heredia OF ATL Trade 2021 1 +0.3 +0.3 4.0
LaTroy Hawkins P TOR Trade 2015 1 +0.3 +0.3 0.8
Kolby Allard P ATL Trade 2022 1 +0.2 +0.2 –
José Suarez P ATL Trade 2025 2 +0.2 +0.1 0.3
Allan Winans P ATL Draft 2023 1 +0.2 +0.2 –
Scott Copeland P TOR Trade 2015 1 +0.2 +0.2 –
Mark DeRosa 2B/3B TOR Free agency 2013 1 +0.2 +0.2 0.1
Juan Pérez P TOR Free agency 2012 1 +0.2 +0.2 0.0
Dalton Pompey OF TOR Draft 2010 2 +0.2 +0.1 –
Sean Reid-Foley P TOR Draft 2014 2 +0.2 +0.1 –
Shane Greene P ATL Trade 2019 2 +0.2 +0.1 0.5
Vidal Bruján 2B/OF ATL Trade 2025 1 +0.2 +0.2 0.2
Jayson Nix 2B/3B TOR Trade 2011 1 +0.2 +0.2 0.1
Charlie Culberson 3B/OF ATL Free agency 2019 3 +0.1 +0.0 6.2
Cole Hamels P ATL Free agency 2019 1 +0.1 +0.1 1.0
Jimmy Herget P ATL Trade 2024 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.3
Daysbel Hernández P ATL Draft 2023 1 +0.1 +0.1 –
Brewer Hicklen OF ATL Free agency 2025 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.7
Ray Kerr P ATL Free agency 2024 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.5
Victor Mederos P ATL Trade 2026 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.9
Eddie Rosario OF ATL Free agency 2022 2 +0.1 +0.0 4.3
Jared Shuster P ATL Draft 2023 1 +0.1 +0.1 –
Drew Smyly P ATL Free agency 2020 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.4
Miguel Socolovich P ATL Free agency 2018 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.4
Zach Thompson P ATL Free agency 2024 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.1
Michael Tonkin P ATL Free agency 2022 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.1
Kendall Graveman P TOR Draft 2013 1 +0.1 +0.1 –
Ryan Langerhans OF TOR Free agency 2012 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.0
Patrick Murphy P TOR Draft 2013 1 +0.1 +0.1 –
Neil Wagner P TOR Free agency 2012 2 +0.1 +0.0 0.0
Brandon McCarthy P ATL Trade 2018 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.5
Lucas Duda 1B/OF ATL Trade 2018 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.3
Jonathan Lucroy C ATL Trade 2021 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.5
Brad Hand P ATL Trade 2023 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.1
Billy Hamilton OF ATL Trade 2019 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.2
Tyler Thornburg P ATL Trade 2022 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.4
Yonny Chirinos P ATL Trade 2023 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.1
Shane Carle P ATL Trade 2018 1 +0.1 +0.1 2.6
Jonah Heim C ATL Trade 2026 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.7
Sam Hilliard OF ATL Trade 2023 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.1
Hunter Stratton P ATL Trade 2025 2 +0.1 +0.0 0.1
Jonathan Ornelas 3B/SS ATL Trade 2025 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.1
Sergio Santos P TOR Trade 2013 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.2
Mark Lowe P TOR Trade 2015 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.4
Mickey Storey P TOR Trade 2013 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.0
Josh Roenicke P TOR Trade 2010 1 +0.1 +0.1 0.1
Jair Camargo C/DH ATL Free agency 2025 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.3
Dylan Dodd P ATL Draft 2023 3 -0.0 -0.0 –
Stuart Fairchild OF ATL Trade 2025 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.0
David Fletcher 2B ATL Trade 2023 – -0.0 – –
Ian Hamilton P ATL Free agency 2025 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.2
Hayden Harris P ATL Draft 2025 – -0.0 – –
Jay Jackson P ATL Trade 2021 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.1
James Karinchak P ATL Free agency 2025 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.2
Tyler Kinley P ATL Trade 2025 2 +0.0 +0.0 1.0
J. P. Martínez OF ATL Trade 2024 – -0.0 – –
Freddy Tarnok P ATL Draft 2022 1 +0.0 +0.0 –
Rowdy Tellez 1B ATL Free agency 2026 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.2
Connor Thomas P ATL Free agency 2025 – -0.0 – –
Nathan Wiles P ATL Trade 2025 1 +0.0 +0.0 –
William Woods P ATL Draft 2022 1 +0.0 +0.0 –
Danny Young P ATL Free agency 2023 2 +0.0 +0.0 –
Andy Burns 3B TOR Draft 2011 – -0.0 – –
Taylor Cole P TOR Draft 2011 – -0.0 – –
Scott Diamond P TOR Free agency 2015 – -0.0 – –
Sam Dyson P TOR Draft 2010 – -0.0 – –
José Fernández P TOR Intl FA 2012 – -0.0 – –
Justin Germano P TOR Free agency 2012 – -0.0 – –
Bobby Korecky P TOR Free agency 2011 1 -0.0 -0.0 0.1
Mike Nickeas C TOR Trade 2012 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.0
Rob Rasmussen P TOR Trade 2013 1 -0.0 -0.0 –
Jeremy Reed OF TOR Free agency 2010 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.0
Danny Santana OF ATL Trade 2018 1 -0.0 -0.0 0.4
Jake Odorizzi P ATL Trade 2022 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.2
Grant Dayton P ATL Trade 2020 2 +0.0 +0.0 1.6
Rafael Montero P ATL Trade 2025 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.0
Chadwick Tromp C ATL Trade 2022 2 +0.0 +0.0 0.6
Edgar Santana P ATL Trade 2021 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.1
Davis Daniel P ATL Trade 2025 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.0
Jarred Kelenic OF ATL Trade 2024 1 +0.0 +0.0 2.1
Yorvit Torrealba C TOR Trade 2012 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.0
Taylor Buchholz P TOR Trade 2010 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.1
John Mayberry OF TOR Trade 2014 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.1
Jeremy Jeffress P TOR Trade 2013 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.0
P. J. Walters P TOR Trade 2011 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.0
Colt Hynes P TOR Trade 2015 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.1
Zach Stewart P TOR Trade 2011 1 +0.0 +0.0 0.0
Abraham Almonte OF ATL Free agency 2020 – -0.1 – –
Brian Anderson 3B/OF ATL Free agency 2024 – -0.1 – –
Silvino Bracho P ATL Trade 2022 – -0.1 – –
Parker Dunshee P ATL Draft 2024 – -0.1 – –
Kyle Farmer 2B/SS ATL Free agency 2026 – -0.1 – –
Adeiny Hechavarría SS ATL Free agency 2019 1 -0.1 -0.1 2.7
Ben Heller P ATL Trade 2023 – -0.1 – –
Nicky Lopez 2B/SS ATL Trade 2023 1 -0.1 -0.1 0.4
Joel Payamps P ATL Free agency 2025 – -0.1 – –
Manny Piña C ATL Free agency 2021 – -0.1 – –
JR Ritchie P ATL Draft 2026 – -0.1 – –
Chris Rusin P ATL Free agency 2020 – -0.1 – –
Pablo Sandoval 3B ATL Free agency 2020 1 -0.1 -0.1 0.3
Darius Vines P ATL Draft 2023 1 -0.1 -0.1 –
Jon Berti 3B TOR Draft 2011 – -0.1 – –
Robert Coello P TOR Free agency 2011 – -0.1 – –
Jonathan Davis OF TOR Draft 2013 1 -0.1 -0.1 –
Jonathan Diaz SS TOR Free agency 2013 1 -0.1 -0.1 –
Yennsy Díaz P TOR Intl FA 2014 – -0.1 – –
Jeff Francis P TOR Free agency 2014 – -0.1 – –
Adeiny Hechavarría SS TOR Intl FA 2010 – -0.1 – –
Andy LaRoche 3B TOR Free agency 2013 – -0.1 – –
Daniel Norris P TOR Draft 2011 1 -0.1 -0.1 –
Ian Parmley OF TOR Draft 2012 – -0.1 – –
Ehire Adrianza 3B/SS ATL Trade 2022 2 -0.2 -0.1 3.4
Peter Bourjos OF ATL Free agency 2018 – -0.2 – –
Carlos Carrasco P ATL Trade 2025 – -0.2 – –
Jesus Cruz P ATL Free agency 2022 – -0.2 – –
Jeff Mathis C ATL Free agency 2021 – -0.2 – –
Braden Shewmake 3B/SS ATL Draft 2023 – -0.2 – –
Dominic Smith 1B/OF ATL Free agency 2026 – -0.2 – –
Will Smith P ATL Free agency 2019 1 -0.2 -0.2 2.5
Wander Suero P ATL Free agency 2025 – -0.2 – –
Andrew Albers P TOR Free agency 2014 – -0.2 – –
Chris Getz 2B TOR Free agency 2014 – -0.2 – –
Chad Girodo P TOR Draft 2013 – -0.2 – –
Rommie Lewis P TOR Trade 2010 – -0.2 – –
Sean Nolin P TOR Draft 2010 – -0.2 – –
Tayler Saucedo P TOR Draft 2015 1 -0.2 -0.2 –
Chien-Ming Wang P TOR Free agency 2013 – -0.2 – –
Esmil Rogers P TOR Trade 2013 1 -0.2 -0.2 0.0
Nacho Alvarez 3B ATL Draft 2024 1 -0.3 -0.3 –
Alex Dickerson OF ATL Free agency 2022 – -0.3 – –
Rolddy Muñoz P ATL Draft 2025 – -0.3 – –
Rafael Ortega OF ATL Free agency 2018 – -0.3 – –
Anthony Alford OF TOR Draft 2012 – -0.3 – –
Matt Dermody P TOR Draft 2013 – -0.3 – –
Dan Johnson 1B TOR Free agency 2013 – -0.3 – –
Aaron Laffey P TOR Free agency 2011 – -0.3 – –
Chris Rowley P TOR Intl FA 2013 – -0.3 – –
Justin Shafer P TOR Draft 2014 – -0.3 – –
Matt Adams 1B ATL Free agency 2020 1 -0.4 -0.4 0.1
Bryan De La Cruz OF ATL Free agency 2024 – -0.4 – –
Ryan Flaherty 2B/3B ATL Free agency 2018 – -0.4 – –
Kirby Yates P ATL Free agency 2021 – -0.4 – –
Richard Ureña 2B/SS TOR Intl FA 2012 1 -0.4 -0.4 –
Dioner Navarro C TOR Free agency 2013 1 -0.5 -0.5 0.7
Ramón Ortiz P TOR Free agency 2012 – -0.5 – –
Josh Thole C TOR Free agency 2015 – -0.5 – –
Austin Cox P ATL Free agency 2025 – -0.6 – –
Sandy León C ATL Free agency 2024 – -0.6 – –
Luke Williams 3B/OF ATL Free agency 2023 1 -0.6 -0.6 0.2
Jon Rauch P TOR Free agency 2011 – -0.6 – –
Alex Verdugo OF ATL Free agency 2025 – -0.9 – –
Omar Vizquel SS TOR Free agency 2012 – -0.9 – –
Adam Duvall OF ATL Free agency 2024 4 -1.0 -0.3 2.7
Ha-Seong Kim SS ATL Free agency 2025 1 -1.1 -1.1 0.3
Maicer Izturis 2B/3B TOR Free agency 2012 1 -1.4 -1.4 1.0

WAB = wins above what the team's payroll predicted (resource-controlled). WAR surplus = era-neutral value (WAR minus payroll in win-equivalents). Roster surplus $M = dollar value of WAR over cost. Build channels (realized fWAR): HG = home-grown via amateur draft / international signing; Trade = acquired minus surrendered (incl. purchases/waivers); FA = signed minus walked; R5 = Rule-5 / minor-league-draft pickups. Credit follows the acquisition year — home-grown to the regime at the player's draft/signing (not whoever was in the chair when he peaked), trade/FA/R5 to the GM who made the move. Players acquired as prospects before debuting (e.g. Smoltz, Bagwell; Rule-5 picks like Uggla) are counted as trade/R5, not home-grown. All are franchise-level outcomes during the stint, not solely attributable to one executive.

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Rosternomics — quantifying front-office skill, attribution-clean. Follow @rosternomics on X. Decision-makers on record back to 1933; resource-controlled metrics (WAR & payroll) cover 1985–2026.
Data: FanGraphs (WAR), Baseball-Reference & the Chadwick Bureau register (rosters, IDs), the Lahman Database, Baseball America prospect rankings (via The Baseball Cube), and public payroll records. Transaction and trade data was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by Retrosheet. Executive birth/death data via Wikidata (CC0); bios are original. Emoji graphics by OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0).
All figures are franchise-level outcomes credited to the decision-maker in the acquisition year — not solely attributable to one executive.