ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta Braves officially introduced Walt Weiss as the franchise’s new manager on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Truist Park. Weiss, 61, takes the helm after serving the past eight years as the bench coach to Brian Snitker, who transitioned into an advisory role last month.
Weiss becomes only the fourth manager in franchise history since 1990, following Bobby Cox (1990–2010), Fredi González (2011–2016), and Snitker (2016–2025).
A Confident, If Unsure, Candidate
Speaking to the media, Weiss admitted he was unsure if he would ultimately be chosen, despite his long-standing role, but never doubted his readiness.
“I didn’t doubt if I was the right fit for the job,” Weiss said. “Look, I asked myself, ‘Am I the best candidate?’ I thought this was the job. I knew if I got the job, it was going to be weird without Alex [Anthopoulos] saying, ‘I want this person.’ I thought there was a chance I wasn’t going to be the one selected.”
The decision to hire Weiss came after an extensive, yet highly secretive, search process. President Alex Anthopoulos received a phone call over the weekend that solidified the decision.
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Continuity and Trust
Anthopoulos acknowledged that familiarity and continuity played a significant role in the choice, which follows the organizational tradition established by Bobby Cox.
“I think this search was very thorough. You have to look at the other candidates,” Anthopoulos said. “But I have relationships that are deep-rooted. I interviewed just like other candidates. I have nothing but trust with that hand. It’s what we have here. It’s been building. I think that the advantage of being bench coach during eight years for Alex means a lot. But I think this search should ultimately be very thorough. You are going to be manager, not me.”
Weiss explained that he never entertained other managerial opportunities because he always wanted to manage in Atlanta.
“I was here. Nothing. OK. Snit’s a friend, helping him in his manager role. I never wanted to leave. I loved managing. I loved playing. I loved being a coach. I didn’t think going to go to go for this was enough enticing for me to go away and come back again, and all the building. I really was not working here. I was working with him.”
The Future Direction
Weiss, who previously managed the Colorado Rockies from 2013-2016, emphasized that he understands the situation and will adapt to modern baseball operations.
“You’d think the Braves would be one of the last teams to abandon Snitker’s management style, where the culture, clubhouse core, and player relationships drive the dugout,” one source stated, referring to the recent reports of a strategic rift between Snitker and the front office.
Weiss subtly addressed this tension, ensuring he will use all available resources:
“He’ll manage every game, he’ll evolve from his friend’s help, inheriting the core culture of the clubhouse. He’s one ripe situation. Indeed, Weiss’s attitude drew early applause and succinctness that little matters, he knows how to immediately enter in the line. He knows what to do.”
He noted that he will adapt his approach to the current generation of players, ensuring that analytics are utilized, but not at the expense of player development.
“He has seen the tenure through. He will, how, in level, manage numerous personalities, players, prospects, and reach resource, said, ‘You’d have all the analytics available, but you need to develop different players, ensuring everything evolves from the game.’”
Weiss was joined at the press conference by his wife, Terri, and a number of current players, including Spencer Strider, Jurickson Profar, and Austin Riley.
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