Director - Minor League Operations
Nick Leto is in his 17th full season with the Royals and second as the Director of Minor League Operations. In 2022, he was named Director of Arizona Operations/Scouting Assistant, after spending his first 14 seasons with the organization as the Manager of Arizona Operations.
In his role, Leto works closely with all baseball operations with an emphasis on player development. This includes relationships with affiliates, assisting daily operations, facility management, player development travel coordination, as well as tasks for the amateur and international scouting departments. During his time with the organization, he has fulfilled some international scouting assignments.
Prior to joining the Royals, he worked as a Minor League Equipment Manager in the Atlanta Braves organization from 2003-2007. He also served as a Clubhouse Assistant for the Detroit Tigers from 1999-2003. Leto worked for the MLB European Academy in Italy in 2006 and 2007 and served as an American League clubhouse assistant at the 2005 All-Star Game in Detroit and the 2012 game in Kansas City.
He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University, where he worked in different capacities with the CMU football program from 1998-2002. Leto resides in Surprise, Ariz., with his wife, Christine, daughters, Olivia and Alexandra, and dog, Augie.