Zack Minasian (mih-NASS-ee-en) was promoted to General Manager on Nov. 1, 2024, becoming the club’s 11th GM in the San Francisco era (since 1958), joining Chub Feeney (1947-1969), Horace Stoneham (1970-1975), Spec Richardson (1976-1981), Tom Haller (1981-1985), Al Rosen (1986-1992), Bob Quinn (1993-1996), Brian Sabean (1996-2015), Bobby Evans (2015-2018), Scott Harris (2019-2022) and Pete Putila (2022-2024).
The 41-year-old Minasian was promoted to Vice President, Professional Scouting of the Giants in 2022 after joining the organization by way of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019. In his 14 seasons with the Brewers organization, Minasian served as a Special Advisor – Baseball Operations, Director – Professional Scouting, Manager of Minor League Scouting, Personnel/Coordinator of Pro Scouting and as a Baseball Operations Assistant. During his time with Milwaukee, he played a role in acquiring All-Star players such as CC Sabathia, Zack Greinke, Carlos Gómez, Josh Hader, Corey Knebel, Jean Segura and Will Smith.
Minasian grew up in a Major League clubhouse beginning at age five and worked as a batboy/clubhouse attendant for his father, Zack Sr., who is the longtime clubhouse manager with the Texas Rangers. Minasian’s brother, Perry, is the General Manager for the Los Angeles Angels and his brother, Calvin, is the Director of Equipment & Clubhouse Services for the Atlanta Braves. Minasian is godson to late Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda and his wife, Jo.