Ed Wade (born c. 1956) is an American baseball executive, best known for his tenures as the general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Wade began his career in baseball in scouting and various front office roles. He served as the assistant general manager for the Houston Astros from 1989 to 1995.
Philadelphia Phillies (1998–2005) Wade was named the general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in 1998, a position he held until 2005. During his time with the Phillies, he was responsible for overseeing the team's roster construction and player development. Notable moves during his tenure included drafting players like Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Cole Hamels, who would later form the core of the Phillies team that won the World Series in 2008, three years after Wade's departure. He also made several significant trades and signings aimed at improving the team's competitiveness. Despite developing key talent, the Phillies did not achieve sustained post-season success under his direct leadership as GM.
Houston Astros (2007–2011) After leaving the Phillies, Wade returned to the Houston Astros as their general manager in September 2007. His second stint with the Astros was marked by a period of rebuilding for the organization. He oversaw the dismantling of an aging roster and the acquisition of younger talent and prospects, often through trades involving veteran players. This period saw the Astros transition from a competitive team to one focused on developing a new core, a process that continued after his departure in 2011.
Following his roles as general manager, Wade has continued to work in baseball in various advisory and scouting capacities for multiple MLB organizations.