The Sporting News Minor League Executive of the Year

The Minor League Executive of the Year has been awarded since 1936 by The Sporting News. From 1950 through 1990, separate awards were given for higher and lower classifications. From '63 through '90, different awards weree given for AA and A in the lower classification category and from '88-'90 awards were given for AAA, AA, full-season A and short-season A before consolidation began, till just one award was being given out again in '91. Multiple winners include:

When Award covered all Classifications

• Earl Mann, Atlanta Crackers, 1936 and 1946
• Bruce Dudley, Louisville Colonels, 1939 and 1945
• Jay Miller, Round Rock Express, 2001 and 2003

Higher Classification

• George Sisler Jr., Rochester Red Wings and Columbus Clippers, 1962, 1977 and 1979
• Eddie Leishman, Salt Lake City Bees and San Diego Padres, 1959 and 1964
• A. Ray Smith, Louisville Redbirds, 1982 and 1983

Higher and Lower Classifications

• Harold Cooper, Hutchinson Elks and Columbus Jets, 1950 and 1965
• Hillman Lyons, Danville Dans and Richmond Braves, 1952 and 1967
• John Quinn Jr., San Jose Bees and Hawaii Islanders, 1962 and 1966
• Merle Miller, Burlington (IA) Bees amd Tucson Toros, 1967 and 1973
• Larry Schmittou, Nashville Sounds, 1978 and 1989

Lower Classification

• Jim Paul, El Paso Diablos, 1974, 1975 and 1977
• Tom Romenescko, Greensboro Hornets, 1979 and 1980