MLB · AL West · Est. 1901 · Sutter Health Park
Sacramento Athletics
Current Leadership
Managing Partner & Principal Owner
John Fisher, the billionaire son of Gap Inc. co-founder Don Fisher, has been the controlling owner of the Athletics since 2005. Fisher's tenure has been deeply controversial, marked by rock-bottom payrolls, the departure of star players, and the franchise's abandonment of Oakland for a planned relocation to Las Vegas. The A's played their final games at the Oakland Coliseum in 2024 and are set to play in a temporary minor-league stadium in Sacramento before their planned Las Vegas ballpark is completed.
President
Dave Kaval has served as president of the Athletics, leading the franchise's business operations and spearheading the effort to secure a new ballpark. Originally tasked with finding a solution in Oakland, Kaval ultimately led the relocation efforts to Las Vegas, where the A's plan to build a new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. His tenure has been marked by the challenge of managing a franchise in transition between cities.
Manager
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Kotsay | Manager | 2022 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Darren Bush | Bench Coach | 2022 |
| Scott Emerson | Pitching Coach | 2022 |
| Mike Aldrete | Hitting Coach | 2022 |
| Bobby Crosby | Third Base Coach | 2026 |
| Ryan Christenson | First Base Coach | 2026 |
Historical Figures
Former Co-Owners
Steve Schott and Ken Hofmann, both Bay Area real estate developers, owned the A's during the 'Moneyball' era when general manager Billy Beane revolutionized baseball analytics on a shoestring budget. Despite fielding competitive teams that won multiple division titles in the early 2000s, Schott and Hofmann were criticized for their unwillingness to increase payroll to build on the team's success. They sold to John Fisher's group in 2005.
Former Owner
Charlie Finley, the flamboyant insurance magnate, purchased the Kansas City Athletics in 1960 and moved them to Oakland in 1968. Finley built one of baseball's greatest dynasties, winning three consecutive World Series from 1972 to 1974 with stars like Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, and Rollie Fingers. Known for his eccentric promotions and battles with the MLB establishment, Finley's inability to compete with free agency eventually forced him to dismantle the roster and sell the team.