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BILLY EPPLER FRONT OFFICE

General Manager ON THE MOVE
Billy Eppler enters his Some noteable transactions made by Billy Eppler in his
fourth campaign in 2019 as tunure as Angels' GM...
the Angels General Manager. Jan. 20, 2019 Agreed to terms on a 2019
He was named the 12th GM contract with RHP Cody Allen
in team history on October 4, Dec. 21, 2018 Agreed to terms on a 2019
2015, agreeing to a four-year contract with RHP Matt Harvey
contract through 2019. Eppler Dec. 20, 2018 Agreed to terms on a 2019
oversees all aspects of the contract with RHP Trevor Cahill
Club’s baseball operations and Nov. 29, 2018 Acquired INF Tommy La Stella
reports to Owner Arte Moreno. from Cubs in exchange for PTBNL
(LHP Lillis-White)
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In 2018, the Angels finished 80-82 for a second straight Oct. 21, 2018 Named Brad Ausmus 17th
campaign with Eppler and the baseball operations staff manager in team history
navigating several injuries once again. The Halos made a Dec. 15, 2017 Signed INF Zack Cozart to
club-record 290 transactions (40-man roster) from Opening three-year contract
Day until the end of the season. Dec. 8, 2017 Signed RHP/DH Shohei
The 2018 off-season was filled with activity for the Halos Ohtani from Japan
and Eppler. On October 21st, Brad Ausmus was named the Nov. 2, 2017 Agreed to terms on five-year
17th manager in team history with a three-year deal. With Nov. 12, 2015 contract with OF Justin Upton
Acquired INF Andrelton
a focus on depth and experience for 2019, Eppler signed Simmons from Atlanta in
veteran pitchers Matt Harvey, Trevor Cahill and Cody Allen as exchange for INF Erick
well as catcher Jonathan Lucroy. A trade for versatile Tommy Aybar, LHP Sean Newcomb
La Stella and the signing of a lefty power-bat in Justin Bour and RHP Chris Ellis
further strengthened the 2019 roster.
Under Eppler's guidance, the Club has reinvigorated the
minor league system with a draft focus on athletes. The DID YOU KNOW?
approach has resulted in strong prospects including OF Jo
Adell, OF Brandon Marsh, RHP Griffin Canning and OF Jordyn 18 players on the Angels' 40-man roster (entering
Adams. 2019 Spring Training) were acquired via trade or
Eppler, 43, is a native of San Diego, CA. He graduated from waiver claim with Eppler as GM.
the University of Connecticut with a finance degree in 1998
and began his sports career as an intern in the Washington
Redskins Scouting Department. He started his baseball career with the Colorado Rockies organization, where he
was hired in 2000 as an area scouting supervisor for Southern California. He would eventually join the front office
in 2003 as the Assistant Director of Pro Scouting & Player Development (2003-2004).
From 2004 thru 2015, Eppler worked his way up the New York Yankees Baseball Operations Department. He was
initially hired as the Assistant Director of Baseball Operations on November 1, 2004. Eppler would eventually be
promoted to Director of Professional Scouting (2006-09) and again as the Senior Director of Professional Personnel
(2010-11). He finished his fourth season as Yankees Assistant General Manager and first as Vice President in
2015. While assisting General Manager Brian Cashman, his responsibilities included player acquisitions, roster
composition & management, staffing & personnel and player contract negotiations. In addition, he oversaw all
phases and personnel in the Yankees’ Major League and Professional Scouting Departments both domestically and
internationally.
Eppler and wife, Catherine, have two sons and reside in south Orange County.
eppler’s career timeline
2015- Angels General Manager 2004-2005 Yankees Assistant Director of Baseball Ops
2015 Yankees Vice President, Assistant General Manager 2003-2004 Rockies Assistant Director of Pro Scouting
2012-2014 Yankees Assistant General Manager & Player Development
2010-2011 Yankees Sr. Director of Professional Personnel 2000-2002 Rockies Area Scouting Supervisor (CA)
2006-2009 Yankees Director of Professional Scouting
angels general managers
Billy Eppler Oct. 4, 2015 - Present day Dan O’Brien May 1, 1991 - Sept. 17, 1993
Bill Stoneman July 1, 2015 - Oct. 4, 2015 Mike Port Sept. 1, 1984 - Apr. 30, 1991
Jerry Dipoto Oct. 29, 2011 - July 1, 2015 E.J. “Buzzie” Bavasi Oct. 24, 1977 - Sept. 1, 1984
Tony Reagins Oct. 16, 2007 - Sept. 30, 2011 Harry Dalton Oct. 27, 1971 - Oct. 24, 1977
Bill Stoneman Nov. 1, 1999 - Oct. 16, 2007 Dick Walsh Oct. 1, 1968 - Oct. 27, 1971
Bill Bavasi Jan. 12, 1994 - Oct. 1, 1999 Fred Haney Dec. 8, 1960 - Oct. 1, 1968
Whitey Herzog Sept. 18, 1993 - Jan. 11, 1994

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