Blake Butera

Blake Butera is the current lead of the Washington Nationals, a notable team in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was appointed to this role on October 31, 2025, distinguishing him as one of the youngest managers in the league since 1972. Prior to this significant step in his career, Butera commanded the Charleston RiverDogs, a period that saw the team celebrate 170 victories against 82 losses over a span of two seasons, scoring two league championships under his guidance.

Butera's contributions to the sport were recognized through multiple Manager of the Year awards in Minor League Baseball. In 2024, he was elevated to the senior director of player development for the Tampa Bay Rays, a testament to his ability to identify and nurture talent. This promotion came after a respectable career as a minor league infielder, having played for teams such as the Princeton Rays and the Hudson Valley Renegades. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 35th round of the 2015 MLB Draft, marking the start of his professional journey in baseball.

Before his professional accomplishments, Butera was a prominent player during his college years at Boston College. He set records in the school's history for walks and at-bats, among other notable achievements. Further adding to his diverse experience in the sport, he served as the Bench Coach for Italy in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Butera's history with the game, spanning from his college days playing for Boston College Eagles to his current position with the Washington Nationals, speaks volumes about his wealth of knowledge and his capacity to lead in the competitive world of baseball.