John Mozeliak | |
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Mozeliak in 2015.
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Born | January 18, 1969 |
Nationality | American |
Education | University of Colorado |
Occupation | Management |
Employer | St. Louis Cardinals |
Title | General Manager |
Predecessor | Walt Jocketty |
Spouse(s) | Julie Mozeliak |
John Mozeliak (born January 18, 1969) is the current Senior Vice President and General Manager (GM) of the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). So far his only GM position, the Cardinals hired Mozeliak as the twelfth GM in franchise history after the 2007 season after serving and training as Walt Jocketty's assistant, despite lacking a professional baseball playing background.
The winner of three Executive of the Year awards, Mozeliak has overseen the Cardinals make six playoff appearances, win one World Series title, and two National League pennants. Each season from 2008–16, they have finished with a winning record. The Cardinals' minor league farm system has received numerous accolades following the volume of prospects that have succeeded at the major league level, including Baseball America bestowing the franchise with the Organization of the Year Award in 2011 and 2013. Mozeliak is signed through the 2018 season.
Mozeliak attended Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado. He played for the school's baseball team as a pitcher and first baseman. He also played American Legion baseball. Mozeliak attended the University of Arizona before ultimately graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder.