Matthew Silverman

Matthew Silverman
Born	(1976-05-20) May 20, 1976
Occupation	Baseball executive
Years active	1998–present
Known for	Co-president of the Tampa Bay Rays

Matthew Silverman (born May 20, 1976) is a prominent American baseball executive who currently serves as co-president of the Tampa Bay Rays, a franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), sharing this role with Brian Auld.

Biography

Raised in a Jewish household, Silverman completed his education at Harvard College, graduating cum laude in 1998, after attending St. Mark's School of Texas located in Dallas. His professional journey began at Goldman Sachs within the merchant banking division, where he collaborated with Stuart Sternberg to facilitate the acquisition of a majority stake in MLB’s Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Subsequently appointed as team president, Silverman was instrumental in transforming the team's identity by rebranding it as the Rays. His tenure saw the franchise rise from the bottom of the standings to competing in the 2008 World Series. In recognition of his impact, Sports Business Journal included him in its 2009 "Forty Under 40" list highlighting emerging leaders in sports management.

After serving nine years as president, Silverman transitioned to director of baseball operations in 2014, before resuming his presidential duties in 2017.

Operating out of St. Petersburg, Florida, Silverman acts as the team's representative within the Tampa Bay Partnership and contributes to various organizations, including the Pinellas Education Foundation, the Positive Coaching Alliance, the Hillsborough Education Foundation, and Starting Right, Now.

See also

• Notable alumni of St. Mark's School of Texas

External links

• Biography at MLB.com