Brian Sabean
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Brian Sabean is the General Manager of the San Francisco Giants, a Major League Baseball franchise. He has held the job since 1997, when he replaced former General Manager Bob Quinn. Though some of Sabean's moves have been strongly criticized by Giants fans and the media, the team has had a winning record eight of the ten seasons he has been General Manager. Prior to his tenure, the team had suffered losing seasons in six out of seven years.
Sabean infamously referred to Giants fans as the Lunatic Fringe in 2004, prompting a backlash from fans who questioned his moves with the organization.
Sabean began his involvement in Major League Baseball as a scout, and previously worked in the New York Yankees organization. Sabean was named Executive of the Year by the Sporting News in 2003, the first time a member of the Giants organization had received that award since Al Rosen in 1987.
Sabean is a graduate of Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he played on the baseball team.
Prior to starting his scouting career, Sabean coached the University of Tampa (D-II) to the NCAA Regional Tournament. He held the job of head coach with UT from 1983 to 1984 - following serving as assistant coach from 1980-1982.
