Professional Sports Catering is adding another client in the Low Class A Midwest League, as the Kane County Cougars is shifting concessions to the firm. “PSC has an unprecedented reputation as a concessionaire due to the partnerships they create,” said Kane County President Mike Woleben. “We know they share our passion for customer service and […]
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Grasshoppers add to front office
The Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) made three additions to the team’s front office today: Erich Dietz is the new Director of Ticket Sales, Ben DuGoff is the new Manager of Ticket Services, and Shawn Russell is the new Director of Production/Entertainment. Dietz formerly served as Manager of Corporate Partnership with the Frisco […]
Personnel changes in New Britain, Fort Myers, Martha’s Vineyard
We have some personnel shifts and additions today: Larry Bennese is the new trainer for the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League), Chris Johnson is the new trainer for the Fort Myers Miracle (High Class A; Florida State League), and Hannah Schley is the new president of the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks (summer collegiate; […]
Red Wings post profit; MuckDogs financial woes continue
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) once again lived up to their track record as one of the best-run teams in baseball, posting a $246,000 profit in 2010; meanwhile, the financial woes of the Batavia MuckDogs (short season A; NY-Penn League) continue. The financial announcements were made at the annual meeting of Rochester […]
The Week That Was: January 30
Ballpark intrigue in the Bay Area, beer dispensers of tomorrow and news about the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) all made headlines this week, as the baseball world ramps up for the 2011 season on both the college and pro ranks. Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest for the past […]
River Bandits add to front office
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) announced several additions to the team’s front office, as ownership ramps up for another strong season at Modern Woodmen Park. “As the River Bandits continue to grow, the size and quality of our front-office team also grows to ensure that we keep Modern Woodmen Park […]
Shuffles in the broadcast booth
We have multiple shuffles in MiLB broadcast booths for the 2011 season, as retirements and shifts have caused team voices like J.P. Shadrick and Mike Boyle to assume new posts. First: J.P. Shadrick, the voice of the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League) for the past five seasons, is moving on to a broadcasting position […]
Tucson Padres announce staff hirings
The Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled its staff lineup for the 2011 season, as GM Mike Feder is joined in the front office with some familiar names from MLB and MiLB teams. Jack Donovan is the Tucson Padres Senior Advisor and has been involved with professional sports for over thirty-eight years, both […]
MiLB staffs up
Two additions to the staff of Minor League Baseball in St. Pete: Rusty Morris is the new Manager, Creative Services, while Sheryl Hamilton is the new receptionist. Morris will design marketing materials, including logos, brochures, advertisements, sales decks, programs, event signage, credentials and posters. He will also create visual elements for electronic newsletters, web advertisements, […]
Pinto to Norfolk
Joe Pinto, general manager of the busiest ballpark in professional baseball — Roger Dean Stadium — is stepping down and joining the front office of the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League). Pinto has been GM of the complex for three years. It’s quite the job: besides overseeing spring training for the St. Louis Cardinals […]
The Week That Was: Jan. 23
Construction news, indy-ball intrigue, and potential changes in spring-training locations. It was an eventful week in baseball. Here are the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest the past week, as measured by page views. Barton Malow, Linbeck land design/build contract for new Sugar Land ballpark Could Cards, Marlins leave Treasure Coast? For lease: Billy Hebert […]
Barons announce front-office additions
The Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League) announced four staff additions and four interns for the 2011 season, as the front office preps for another season at Regions Park. Andrew Cornutt becomes the Barons’ new Corporate Event Planner after working for the NBA’s Orlando Magic as a Ticket Sales Representative since 2008. The University of […]
MiLB announces staff additions
Jessica Watts and Mark Labban have joined the Minor League Baseball staff as Coordinator, Business Services and Assistant, Business Development, respectively. Watts was a travel and merchandise trainee with the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) last year. She will coordinate the management of over 90 online team merchandise storefronts and 40 online auction sites […]