MLB · AL West · Est. 1962 · Minute Maid Park
Houston Astros
Current Leadership
Owner & Chairman
Jim Crane, a billionaire logistics magnate who founded Crane Worldwide Logistics, purchased the Houston Astros in 2011 for $680 million, a price considered a bargain given the franchise's subsequent success. Under his ownership, the Astros underwent a dramatic rebuild that produced one of baseball's most dominant dynasties, winning the World Series in 2017 and 2022 while reaching the Fall Classic four times in six years. The 2017 title was tarnished by the sign-stealing scandal revealed in 2019.
Vice Chair
Whitney Crane, Jim Crane's wife, has taken on an increasingly prominent role in the Astros organization, serving as vice chair. She has been particularly active in the team's community relations and philanthropic efforts, and has become a visible presence in the ownership suite and at franchise events throughout the Houston area.
Manager
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Espada | Manager | 2024 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Lopez | Bench Coach | 2024 |
| Josh Miller | Pitching Coach | 2024 |
| Victor Rodriguez | Hitting Coach | 2026 |
| Gary Pettis | Third Base Coach | 2018 |
| Dan Firova | First Base Coach | 2024 |
Historical Figures
Former Owner
Drayton McLane Jr., a Texas billionaire who made his fortune in the grocery distribution business, owned the Astros from 1993 to 2011. Under his ownership, the Astros reached their first World Series in franchise history in 2005 and played in the iconic Minute Maid Park, which opened in 2000. McLane sold the team to Jim Crane in 2011, with MLB requiring the Astros to move from the National League to the American League as part of the sale.
Former Owner
John McMullen, a naval architect and shipbuilder, owned the Astros during a period that included the franchise's competitive years in the 1980s NL West. McMullen also briefly owned the New Jersey Devils of the NHL and sold the Astros to Drayton McLane in 1993.