Jerry Dipoto, currently the president of baseball operations for the Seattle Mariners, reflects on the lessons learned from his playing days, particularly the difficulty of the game. He is among a select group of former players now serving as top executives in MLB. This experience, he believes, allows executives like him and others to empathize with players better. Recently, Buster Posey joined this group as president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants, reinforcing the idea that being a former player brings valuable insights into managing teams.
It's important for executives to recognize how hard the game is and have empathy for players, as emphasized by Jerry Dipoto's experiences and beliefs.
Having been on every side of a transaction, I feel my playing experience provides credibility and empathy in understanding players’ perspectives and challenges.
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