J.P. Ricciardi brings more than four decades of experience in professional baseball, including over 25 years as a front-office executive. He currently serves as a baseball analyst for NESN and advises organizations on talent evaluation and team building.
His career includes five seasons as Senior Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations with the San Francisco Giants and nearly a decade as General Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. Prior to that, J.P. spent 16 years with the Oakland Athletics, rising from area scout to Director of Player Personnel under legendary executives Sandy Alderson and Billy Beane.
A respected voice in the game, J.P. has contributed at the highest levels of international competition, serving on the selection committees for the U.S. Olympic and Pan American baseball teams. His career reflects a deep understanding of scouting, player development, and long-term organizational success.