Minor League Manager of the Year

Rick Albert
Joe Simpson, Rick Albert, and Dick Balderson, Braves Director of Player Development

Rick Albert - Gulf Coast League Braves


Rick Albert led the Braves entry in the Gulf Coast League to a third place finish in 2000. Rick has been in the Braves organization as either a player, manager, or coach since 1972.

The West Seneca, New York native just completed his eighth season managing the GCL Braves after previous managing stints in Burlington, Anderson, and Pulaski. Rick, his wife Veronica, and their three children, Keith, Luke, and Jill, reside in Hollywood, Florida.