Find out about the owners of the San Francisco Giants, their net worth, source of wealth and ownership history of the MLB franchise.
The San Francisco Giants are one of the household franchises in Major League Baseball. The San Francisco-based side is a member club of the National League West Division.
Interestingly, the franchise was originally founded in 1883 as the New York Gothams and was renamed the New York Giants. Following the team's relocation to California, it was rebranded to the San Francisco Giants in 1958.
When it comes to success in the MLB franchise, the Giants have won eight World Series titles.
Who owns the San Francisco Giants MLB franchise?
The San Francisco Giants are currently owned by Charles B. Johnson is the principal with a 26% ownership stake. The Giants are owned by an ownership group which has the remaining shares of the team and includes multiple investors.
San Francisco Giants ownership structure
Charles B. Johnson
Charles Bartlett Johnson is an American who is a part owner of the San Francisco Giants. He worked as chief executive officer of Franklin Templeton Investments from 1957 to 2004.
According to figures from Wikipedia, Charles B. Johnson has an estimated net worth of around $6.1 billion.
Club Net Worth & Valuation
According to figures from Forbes, the San Francisco Giants are valued at $4 billion.
Ownership History
The San Francisco Giants has gone through a series of owners throughout its history. The team was founded in 1883 as the New York Gothams but was eventually renamed the New York Giants.
Following the relocation to San Francisco in 1958, the team was rebranded to the San Francisco Giants.
Horace Stoneham (1936–1976) Bob Lurie (1976–1992)
Peter Magowan (1993–2008)
Founding Year
The San Francisco Giants were founded in 1883.
Stadium Information – where do they play?
The San Francisco Giants currently play their home games at the Oracle Park located in San Francisco, California. It has a seating capacity of 41,331 seats and was opened in 2000.
Conference & Division
The Giants are a member club of the National League (NL) West Division.
Team Colours
The San Francisco Giants feature Black, Orange, Gold and Cream.
Trophies & Achievements
The San Francisco Giants are a successful team in the MLB franchise with over eight World Series titles. The has also won National League pennants and West Division titles.