Mark Shapiro Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Children, The Toronto Blue Jays, Salary, and Net Worth

Mark Shapiro Biography

Mark Shapiro is an American-Canadian professional baseball executive, currently working as the president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He worked with the Cleveland Indians from 1991 to 2015, beginning in player development and ending as team president.

On August 31, 2015, The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Mark would become their new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the end of the 2015 season, succeeding Paul Beeston.

Mark worked in the Cleveland Indians organization since 1991 when he was recommended by former Tribe GM Hank Peters. He had worked his way up from player development director to Assistant General Manager, and in 2001 became General Manager.

Facts About Mark Shapiro

1. Name: Mark Shapiro
2. Age: 54 years
3. Birthday: 3rd April
4. Height: 5 feet 9 inches (180 cm)
5. Weight: Under review
6. Nationality: American-Canadian
7. Marital Status: Married to Lissa Bockrath
8. Occupation: Baseball executive
9. Famous for: Working as the president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB).
10. Net Worth: $1-$100 Million dollars

Mark Shapiro Age

Mark is 54 years old as of 2021, he was born on 3 April 1967, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. He celebrates his birthday on April 3 every and his birth sign Aries.

Mark Shapiro Height

Mark stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 9 inches. Details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Education

Mark graduated from the Gilman School in 1985, after playing first base for the baseball team, and Princeton University in 1989 with a degree in history, after playing center and offensive tackle for the Princeton Tigers football team.

Mark Shapiro Family

Parents

Mark was born and brought up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is Jewish and was born to a Jewish family. He is the son of Baltimore attorney and sports agent, Ronald M. Shapiro, and the brother-in-law of former Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini.

Siblings

He has one sister named: Julie Shapiro.

Mark Shapiro Wife

Mark is married to his lovely wife Lissa Bockrath with whom they are blessed with a son, Caden (10), and a daughter, Sierra (8). The couple resides in Bentleyville, OH, United States.

Mark Shapiro Cleveland Indians

Mark worked in the Cleveland Indians organization since 1991 when he was recommended by former Tribe GM Hank Peters. He had worked his way up from player development director to Assistant General Manager, and in 2001 became General Manager.

Shapiro was named Executive of the Year by the Sporting News in 2005 and 2007, following 90+ wins seasons by the Indians, including an American League Central Division Championship in 2007.

At the end of the 2010 season, he became the Cleveland Indians team president, with Chris Antonetti succeeding Shapiro as General Manager.

Mark Shapiro The Toronto Blue Jays

On August 31, 2015, The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Mark would become their new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the end of the 2015 season, succeeding Paul Beeston. Shapiro did not formally begin working on the new role until October 31, 2015, the same day that Beeston retired.

In a press conference on November 2, Shapiro named Tony LaCava the interim general manager, to replace Alex Anthopoulos. Subsequently, on December 3, 2015, Ross Atkins was named as the team’s sixth general manager, under him.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shapiro

Who is Mark Shapiro?

Mark is an American-Canadian professional baseball executive, currently working as the president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He worked with the Cleveland Indians from 1991 to 2015, beginning in player development and ending as team president.

How old is Mark Shapiro?

Mark is 54 years old as of 2021, he was born on 3 April 1967, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

How tall is Mark Shapiro?

Mark stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 9 inches.

What nationality is Shapiro?

Mark is an American national.

How many siblings does Shapiro have?

He has one sister named: Julie Shapiro.

Is Mark Shapiro married?

Mark is married to his lovely wife Lissa Bockrath with whom they are blessed with a son, Caden (10), and a daughter, Sierra (8). The couple resides in Bentleyville, OH, United States.

How much is Mark Shapiro worth?

Mark has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a professional baseball executive.

Is Mark dead or alive?

Mark is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where does Mark live?

Mark and his family reside in Bentleyville, OH, United States. We shall upload the pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

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