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Ross Atkins

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Dannon Ross Atkins[1]
Born August 7, 1973[1]
Role Baseball executive[1]
Team Toronto Blue Jays[1]
Previous employer Cleveland Indians[1]

Ross Atkins is an American baseball executive who became the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays on December 3, 2015 [1].

Context

Ross Atkins became the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays on December 3, 2015 [1]. He is the sixth GM in franchise history [1]. Before that, he spent 15 years with the Cleveland Indians [1]. As a player, he pitched five seasons in Cleveland's minor league system, compiling a 37–32 record with a 4.13 ERA and 340 strikeouts in 512 innings [1]. He is sometimes confused with Ros Atkins, the BBC journalist [2].

Documented claims

  • Ross Atkins was named the sixth general manager in Toronto Blue Jays franchise history. [1]
  • He worked for the Cleveland Indians for 15 years before joining Toronto. [1]
  • He played five seasons in Cleveland's minor league organization before retiring. [1]

Questions and answers

Was Ross Atkins a baseball player?

Yes, he played five seasons in the Cleveland Indians' minor league organization before retiring [1].

How long has Ross Atkins been with the Blue Jays?

He became general manager on December 3, 2015 [1].

Is Ross Atkins the same person as Ros Atkins?

No, Ross Atkins is the Blue Jays GM, while Ros Atkins is a BBC journalist [2].

Sources

  1. Ross Atkins Biography - ESPN — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Ros Atkins | LinkedIn — linkedin.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People