Vice President, Special Assistant to Baseball Operations
Rob Antony begins his 35th season in the Twins organization, 27th in the club’s baseball operations department and 10th as a Vice President following his promotion in December of 2013. A lead talent evaluator across the international and amateur markets, as well as the minor and major leagues, Antony is responsible for evaluating the Twins’ player development system and lending his counsel on player personnel moves throughout the organization. He also advises the club’s arbitration group and assists in strategic planning for international scouting.
Antony served as Assistant General Manager from September of 2007 through 2021, while assuming the role of interim General Manager from July 18-October 3, 2016. Prior to being elevated, Antony was Director of Baseball Operations for 12 seasons and was responsible for various duties in the Minor League and Scouting departments, including the spring training operation and free agent draft preparations. He was also responsible for establishing and overseeing the budget for the Minor League, Major League and Scouting departments. He worked closely with the Scouting department and scouted players eligible for the free agent draft, as well as amateurs in Australia and Latin America.
Antony was hired as Assistant Director of Media Relations in 1988 after graduating from the University of Minnesota. In June of 1991, he was promoted to Director of Media Relations and held that post until December 1995, when he was promoted to Director of Baseball Operations.
Rob and his wife, Lynn, have two grown children and reside in Plymouth, MN.