GM Baldwin leaves Gwinnett Braves after 23 years

By Kristi E. Swartz

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Bruce Baldwin said Friday he was stepping down as general manager of the Gwinnett Braves to spend more time with his family in Richmond, according to a news release.

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Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com Gwinnett Braves General Manager Bruce Baldwin talks about the Gwinnett Braves clubhouse during a tour of the Braves' new facilities in Lawrenceville. The franchise had its first season in Gwinnett this year following more than 40 years in Richmond, Va. Baldwin spent 23 years with the Braves' Triple-A affiliate before stepping down as GM.

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AP Richmond Braves General Manager Bruce Baldwin (in tie) celebrates the teams' International League title in 1994. This was Richmond's first title since 1989.

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His departure also marks 23 years as general manager of the Braves Class AAA franchise.

The team has not named a replacement. Baldwin said he would remain with the Gwinnett Braves as a special minor league consultant.

"I love this organization, but I love my family more, and they're back in Richmond," Baldwin said in a statement. "I'm thrilled to be back with my family full time and that I can remain working with the Braves."

The Gwinnett Braves moved to Georgia this year -- and into a flashy new stadium -- after spending 42 years in Richmond.

Baldwin's time with the Braves started in Pulaski, Va., in the Appalachian League with stops in Savannah -- with the Braves AA minor league team -- and in Greenville, S.C.

Baldwin then moved to Richmond, where he spent 22 years before helping the team move to Gwinnett.