Longtime minor-league exec Marty Steele is the new director of corporate sales for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League). The award-winning minor league executive has previously served as the general manager of the Greensboro Hornets, Hickory Crawdads (both Low Class A; Sally League) and Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League). He has also […]
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Mike Feder joins Diamondbacks
Nice hire: The Arizona Diamondbacks have hired as their Coordinator of Southern Arizona Special Projects Mike Feder, former GM of the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and more. “We have been looking to expand our presence throughout Southern Arizona and the opportunity to add Mike to the organization was a great way for […]
Personnel news in Reno, Clinton, Winston-Salem
We have broadcast/personnel news from the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Clinton LumberKings (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Winston-Salem Dash (High Class A; Carolina League). In Clinton, Cheyne Reiter is the new Voice of the LumberKIngs, replacing Chad Seely, who is moving on to the Reno Aces as Communications Manager. Seely, […]
Any month with baseball is a good month
It’s been a good month here at Ballpark Digest: lots of site activity and page views, topped off by visits to Scottsdale Stadium, Cubs Park and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The last three days saw the beginning of our spring-training travels in Phoenix. Gorgeous days to see some great ballparks, and we’ll have […]
Harrington new GM of Aberdeen IronBirds
A piece of personnel news to start the day: Ripken Baseball announced the appointment of Joe Harrington as general manager of the Aberdeen IronBirds (short season A; NY-Penn League). Harrington will lead all ticket sales efforts, oversee the front office and game day operations, and further engrain the IronBirds in the Harford County community and […]
Personnel news in Pawtucket, Lake Erie, Auburn and MiLB
We have personnel news today for the Auburn Doubledays (short season A; NY-Penn League), MiLB, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) and the Lake Erie Crushers (independent; Frontier League). First: Kenny Lindberg is the new Operations Manager for the Doubledays. Originally from Meadville, Pennsylvania, Lindberg most recently worked for the Jamestown Jammers, also […]
A million more thanks to Ballpark Digest readers
Quick update on the next few weeks on Ballpark Digest, including a little information on our spring-training trips and once again hitting a monthly million-page mark. Posting on the site will be a little lessened this week, as we’re heading out to spring training later today. Yes, we’re abandoning the cold of the Upper Midwest […]
Broadcast news in Fresno, Traverse City, Wenatchee
We have broadcast news for the Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Traverse City Beach Bums (independent; Frontier League) and Wenatchee AppleSox (summer collegiate; West Coast League). The Grizzlies have announced a three-year media agreement with One Putt Broadcasting, making KYNO 1430 AM the new flagship radio station of the club. All 144 regular […]
PSC, Peoria Stadium announce concessions deal
Professional Sports Catering and the City of Peoria announced a partnership today where PSC will manage all aspects of the food service at the Peoria Sports Complex, spring-training home of San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, including the entire Cactus League season and any event taking place on the grounds. “This is a very important […]
Personnel news in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Reading
We have news today from the broadcast booths of the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League). In Reading, Michael Ventola will be joining the club in 2014 as the team’s radio broadcaster. “The Fightins are thrilled to have Mike join the club this season,” said Fightin […]
Personnel news in Omaha, Northwest Arkansas
We have personnel news today from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Class AA; Texas League). Rob Sternberg joins the Storm Chasers as the new Marketing and Promotions Manager. Sternberg will head all marketing efforts, oversee the Promotional Calendar, lead all in-game production and have involvement in […]
Salvi Sports, Viano honored by Pitch and Hit Club
Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League) and Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) Owner Pat Salvi and President/General Manager Andy Viano were honored by the Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago at its annual Awards Banquet. Salvi Sports Enterprises, the parent company for both the Boomers and the RailCats, was honored with the 2014 Organization of […]
Personnel news in Bowie, Frederick
Two broadcaster moves to note: Adam Pohl is the new voice of the Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League), while Geoff Arnold replaces him as on the Frederick Keys (High Class A; Carolina League) radio team. Arnold is also the new Broadcasting and Public Relations Manager for the Keys. In this role, Arnold will work […]