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Athletics hire Bill Schmidt, former Rockies GM, as special assistant to scouting
Bill Schmidt brings over four decades of scouting and front-office experience to the Athletics, including four seasons as Rockies general manager and multiple scouting awards.
- On Jan 16, 2026, the Oakland Athletics hired former Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as special assistant to scouting in West Sacramento, California.
- Schmidt brings decades of scouting and draft experience with the Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics value his expertise in elevation-focused scouting and amateur drafts.
- Schmidt's résumé shows long scouting roles with the Cincinnati Reds, MLB Scouting Bureau, New York Yankees, Cleveland, and a 22-year tenure with the Colorado Rockies, including four seasons as GM.
- The A's say Schmidt will not lead the draft room but will teach elevation-focused methods to the A's front office, potentially enhancing player development and drafting processes.
- After relocating to West Sacramento last year, the Oakland Athletics face a $2 billion, 33,000-capacity Las Vegas stadium on schedule for the 2028 season, while critics noted mixed draft results under Schmidt.
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Athletics hire Bill Schmidt, former Rockies GM, as special assistant to scouting
The Athletics have hired former Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as the club’s special assistant to the scouting department.
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Bill Schmidt Joins Athletics as Special Assistant to Scouting
The Oakland Athletics have brought on experienced baseball executive Bill Schmidt as a special assistant to the club’s scouting department, the team announced on Friday. Schmidt, who previously served as the general manager of the Colorado Rockies, adds decades of knowledge and experience to the Athletics’ front office. Schmidt worked with the Rockies in various […] The post Bill Schmidt Joins Athletics as Special Assistant to Scouting appeared …
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