Jeff Bagwell, one of the most beloved figures in the history of the Houston Astros, has added a new title as the team’s senior advisor to ownership and baseball operations.
Bagwell spent 15 seasons with the Astros and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017.
The 54-year-old Bagwell has been involved in baseball operations and will continue to remain in that key role for owner Jim Crane.
“All I’m trying to do is help the organization be the best it could possibly be, so there’s no such thing as a window (of contention) here and we just continue to maintain winning,” Bagwell said. “Part of that is the big league stuff, making sure we get the right players that fit our organization and what we do -- great pitching, great defense and we don’t strike out. Taking that and bringing it all the way down to the Minor League system.”
Bagwell had previously served as a special advisor to baseball operations and a community outreach executive.
Last November, Bagwell traveled with assistant general manager Bill Firkus and bench coach Joe Espada to Miami to help sign free agent Jose Abreu.
On a day-to-day basis, Bagwell will have a major role in how the organization operates.
“All we’re trying to do is find the best way for us to win and how we can maintain this for years to come,” Bagwell said. “The fans deserve it. We have made this city such a big Astros town. You can see it when you’re driving in and see it when you’re at restaurants and all that. I don’t want that to end. If we do it the right way, spend smart money and develop our players, we can continue to win here.”
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