Joe Maddon

5 out of 5

Major League Baseball Manager & Leadership Expert; World Series Champion With Chicago Cubs; Author of "The Book of Joe"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Joe Maddon Biography

Joe Maddon is recognized as an innovative manager in Major League Baseball, noted for leading significant turnarounds with the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs. Maddon guided the Rays to the World Series after the team finished the previous season with the league's worst record and later managed the Cubs to a World Series title, ending a 108-year championship drought. He played baseball and football at Lafayette College and spent time in minor league baseball within the Angels organization before beginning a 31-year tenure with the franchise as a minor league manager, scout, coach, and hitting instructor. Maddon earned a World Series ring as the Angels' bench coach, which set the stage for his managerial career.

Maddon became manager of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, where he led the franchise to its first winning season, division title, and World Series appearance. He was named American League Manager of the Year twice and accumulated 754 wins over nine seasons. After his time with the Rays, Maddon became manager of the Cubs, setting a franchise record for most wins in a manager's first year and leading the team to the National League Championship Series. He was named National League Manager of the Year and managed the Cubs to a World Series title. Under his leadership, the Cubs reached the playoffs in four consecutive seasons.

Maddon is known for his communication skills and innovative managerial tactics, including creative lineups, defensive shifts, and the use of analytics. Over 48 seasons in professional baseball, including 17 as a major league manager with the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays, and Chicago Cubs, Maddon led his teams to the postseason eight times and secured four division titles. He is the only major league manager to reach the postseason eight times in his first 13 full seasons.

Maddon is the author of "The Book of Joe" with Tom Verducci, which explores his leadership and culture-building approach. As a keynote speaker, Maddon addresses topics such as baseball, sports leadership, thought leadership, disruptive thinking, and business coaching. Off the field, he is involved in philanthropy through the Respect 90 Foundation and the Hazleton Integration Project, organizations that provide educational, cultural, and athletic opportunities to children in the Hazleton community. Maddon's experience in transforming franchises and his philosophy-driven leadership approach position him as a prominent voice in sports leadership and organizational culture.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Joe Maddon Videos

Joe Maddon Explains the BIG Mistake MLB Teams Make ... - YouTube

Joe Maddon Explains the BIG Mistake MLB Teams Make ... - YouTube

Former MLB manager Joe Maddon joins the show to explain how he would handle some of baseball's most difficult player situations.

Joe Maddon talks Ron Washington Hiring

Joe Maddon talks Ron Washington Hiring

Joe Maddon joins MLB Now to discuss if the Angels should try to move Mike Trout this offseason the hiring of Ron Washington and more.

Joe Maddon on Innings Limits, Robo Umps, State of Baseball | Foul Territory

Joe Maddon on Innings Limits, Robo Umps, State of Baseball | Foul Territory

Former MLB Manager Joe Maddon joins us to talk about his thoughts on innings limits, automated strike zones, and how to achieve success in the...

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