November 1, 2007
Dan Evans Named President and CEO of West Coast Sports Management
Former Dodgers GM Joins Recognized Leader in Baseball Representation and Development
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PASADENA, California (November 1, 2007) - Pasadena-based West Coast Sports Management LLC, one of baseball's premier athlete development firms, today named former Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Dan Evans as its President and CEO.
Evans, 47, recently completed his 27 th season in professional baseball and third year as a senior member of the Seattle Mariners' organization, where he was Special Assistant to the General Manager/Player Personnel for Mariners GM Bill Bavasi.
"I am truly excited about this opportunity," said Evans. "West Coast is among the most widely respected athlete management companies in the sport. I am honored to be joining Dave Penniall and Bill Shupper, two seasoned pros who have impeccable credentials, and a staff that includes Len Strelitz and Jim Lentine, two of the finest minds in player development and scouting--still the critical practices in the game. Combine all that with a strong nucleus of players and an excellent facility and there's a lot to be excited about."
"Dan is a talented executive whom we are delighted to welcome to West Coast Management," said Dave Penniall, Owner of West Coast Sports Management. "Having run the Dodgers and contributed senior counsel to three other premier franchises, he is a strong fit for our team and staff and brings a unique perspective to delivering our world-class training and counsel. In addition to all his valuable experience in baseball operations, he also has extensive salary arbitration experience, adding yet another positive dimension to offer our clients."
From 2001-04, Evans served as a senior executive in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. The club's .548 winning percentage while he was General Manager is the second-best mark for a GM in LA franchise history. Also during Dan's tenure, the Dodgers' minor league system elevated from 28 th to 2 nd position in Baseball America 's rankings.
Dan spent the previous 19 seasons with the Chicago White Sox in various capacities, including serving as Assistant GM/Director of Baseball Operations from 1998-2000. He also worked briefly for the Chicago Cubs as a baseball operations consultant and Fox Sports Net as a studio analyst before joining the Dodgers.
Evans' Mariner responsibilities included directing all its professional scouting, evaluating all 30 MLB clubs and the Mariners' system, along with extensive amateur and international scouting.
A Chicago native, Evans graduated from DePaul University. He and wife, Susan, reside in La Canada Flintridge, CA with their daughters, Sarah and Andie.
About West Coast Sports Management (WCSM)
The mission of West Coast Sports Management is to help professional baseball players become accomplished athletes and successful businesspeople. Since 2000 , West Coast Sports Management (www.proballfirm.com) has been meeting players' individual needs with a commitment that's second to none. Incorporating the latest in video analysis and equipment, the company's state-of-the-art, 10,000-sq. ft. advanced training and education facility is designed for the player who takes pride in his work and seeks a competitive advantage.
Contact: Matthew Shupper (818) 424 3799 / matts@proballfirm.com
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