Derek Falvey (born March 19, 1983) is an American

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executive who is currently the President of Baseball Operations for the Minnesota Twins of

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(MLB). Prior to joining the Twins, Falvey was an executive for the

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Early life and playing career

Derek Falvey grew up in a small home in

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with his parents Candy and Stephen Falvey and sister Shannon Falvey. He attended Trinity College, and played

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for the

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as a

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. He graduated with a degree in

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in 2005.

Executive career

In 2007, Falvey began independently scouting players in the Cape Cod Baseball League and used the experience as an opportunity to connect with scouting personnel and Major League executives. His experience in the league led to an internship with the Cleveland Indians. Falvey began working for the

as an intern in 2007. He remained with the Indians, working in the amateur and international scouting departments through 2009 after which he transitioned into Baseball Operations as Assistant Director, Baseball Operations. During the 2011–12 offseason, the Indians promoted Falvey to co-director of baseball operations, along with

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. In 2016, the Indians promoted him to assistant general manager. On October 3, 2016, the Minnesota Twins hired Falvey as their executive vice president and chief baseball officer. He officially started his duties with the Twins after the Indians lost to the Chicago Cubs in the

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. He works with GM

Thad Levine Thad Levine (born November 12, 1971) is an American baseball executive. He is the senior VP and general manager for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball. Early life and education Levine was born in Alexandria, Virginia. He played youth ...

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Falvey, Derek Living people Baseball pitchers Trinity Bantams baseball players Cleveland Indians executives Minnesota Twins executives People from Lynn, Massachusetts 1983 births