Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Andrew Triggs, University of Chicago (Booth)

Andrew Triggs

University of Chicago, Booth School of Business

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Fun Fact About Yourself: As of July 2021, I can say that I have visited all 50 states. I’d been stuck at 47 for the last several years and this summer I was able to knock out the remaining three: North Dakota, South Dakota, and Alaska.

Undergraduate School and Major: University of Southern California, Political Science

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

What word best describes the Chicago Booth MBA students and alumni you’ve met so far and why? Intellectually curious — From my earliest interactions with alumni and current students, I’ve found the Booth population to be curious, interesting, and interested group of people.

Aside from your classmates and location, what was the key part of Chicago Booth’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you?  The flexibility of the curriculum was a driving factor in my decision to attend Booth. Having spent the entirety of my professional career in one role within one industry, I realize that I have a lot to learn. The opportunity to chart your own path/choose your own adventure was extremely appealing to me as a way to build a strong academic foundation and explore a variety of interests.

When you think of the Booth philosophy, what is the first word that comes to mind? Why? Freedom–whether it’s allowing you the freedom to chart your own course through the curriculum or embracing freedom of thought when challenging ideas, Booth does not take a one-size-fits-all approach and I appreciate that.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: I’m not sure there’s a single accomplishment that stands above the rest. If I had to choose one, I would say that my first MLB win back in August 2016 is an important touchstone when I look back on my playing career.

What led you to pursue an MBA at this point and what do you hope to do after graduation? I knew I was likely done playing at the end of the 2020 season and, having given a fair amount of thought to the “next step,” I decided that an MBA would be the perfect platform for transitioning careers. Immediately after Booth, I plan to pursue consulting and, in a perfect world, return to baseball in a front-office/business capacity.

What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into Chicago Booth’s MBA program? Tell your story. Whether you are coming from finance, consulting, K-12 education, or sports, everyone has a story to tell.

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