SARASOTA, Fla. -- There isn't any sort of comparison around Major League Baseball for Orioles vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson. That's what makes a day in Anderson's life so interesting.
Anderson, who has helped overhaul the organization's nutrition and strength and conditioning facility, also has a strong presence in the front office. The hybrid role suits Anderson, who is almost always wearing workout gear, and helps him do everything a little bit better.
"There's no doubt [it helps]," Anderson said of being involved with personnel decisions and training players. "You learn about the athletes better, what makes them tick, what motivates them, what bothers them.