Walt Jocketty, a decorated general manager with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, has died at age 74, both teams confirmed Saturday. In a multi-decade career as an MLB executive, Jocketty led both teams to postseason runs, including a World Series win with the Cardinals in 2006.
Jocketty found his greatest success in St. Louis, leading the Cardinals from 1994-2007 as general manager. The GM helped the Cardinals to seven playoff appearances and two National League pennants in addition to the World Series victory.
The Cardinals paid tribute to Jocketty on Saturday. “We extend our condolences to his family and the many friends he made in the game of baseball,” the team wrote in a post on social media.
After being fired by the Cardinals in 2007, Jocketty joined the Reds, first as a special adviser before becoming general manager in 2008. After eight seasons and three postseason appearances, Jocketty was promoted to president of baseball operations.
Prior to his time with the Cardinals, Jocketty started his career with the Oakland Athletics, spending 14 years with the team. He also had a brief stint in the front office of the Colorado Rookies.
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