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Walt Jocketty (born February 19, 1951) is an American baseball executive who is the Executive Adviser to the CEO of the Cincinnati Reds. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he attended the University of Minnesota where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Mar 9, 2024 · The Cardinals parted ways with their general manager after 13 years of success and a World Series title. The move followed reports of tension and division between Jocketty and his successor Jeff Luhnow, who took over the draft and farm system.
Jan 8, 2012 · Jocketty is credited with overhauling the Athletics’ minor-league system, which produced three players who became the American League Rookie of the Year, Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, and Walt Weiss. With these players, Oakland won three straight American League pennants, from 1988 to 1990, as well as the World Series in 1989.
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Aug 31, 2018 · Walt Jocketty is the #9 GM on the list of the best all-time general managers, according to a statistical analysis. He improved the Cardinals by 15.1 games in 2000 and the Reds by 15.1 games in 2010, but also had some bad seasons.
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Sep 3, 2010 · Cincinnati General Manager Walt Jocketty, now in his second full season, is close to taking the Reds, who lead the National League Central, to the postseason for the first time in 15 years....
Oct 29, 2016 · The former general manager of the Reds and Cardinals reflects on his 42 years in baseball and his plans for the future. He talks about his achievements, challenges, trades, prospects and the state of the franchise.
Nov 4, 2015 · Walt Jocketty, the former GM of the Reds, remains the president of baseball operations and will step down after one more year. Dick Williams, the son of an owner, is the new GM and part of a succession plan for Jocketty.
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