Bio
Joe Torre was formally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY on July 27, 2014.
One of sport's most popular personalities and arguably the most successful manager in the history of professional baseball, Joe Torre is an icon of determination, dedication and passion.
Joe is Major League Baseball’s Executive Vice President for Baseball Operations, a position he’s held since February 2011. In this capacity, he oversees areas that include Major League Operations, On-Field Operations, On-Field Discipline and Umpiring. He serves as the Office of the Commissioner’s primary liaison to the general managers and field managers of the 30 Major League Clubs regarding all baseball and on-field matters. Since December 2009, he has served on the Commissioner’s Special Committee for On-Field Matters.
In 1996, Torre led sport's most storied franchise, the New York Yankees, to their first World Series win in 18 years and they continued to dominate baseball for the next decade. In 2008, Torre joined the Los Angeles Dodgers and led them to the division title, giving the club their first playoff series win in 20 years. Drawing from his incredible success on and off the field, Torre now shares his leadership wisdom to help other managers achieve amazing results. Steadiness, optimism, serenity. Absolute loyalty and mutual respect. Torre provides exceptional insight and practical examples on how to understand people and work with their individual differences without sacrificing the team's purpose or integrity. His message is powerful – well beyond the baseball field.
