All 16 Low-A Midwest League teams and every umpire will honor former circuit president George Spelius with a G.H.S. patch throughout the 2017 season, it was announced today. (more…)
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In Memoriam: George Spelius
George Spelius, former Midwest League president and one of Minor League Baseball‘s most influential league presidents, has passed away at the age of 83. (more…)
After 28 years, George Spelius stepping down as Midwest League president
Another milestone to note: After 28 years, George Spelius is stepping down at the end of the season as president of the Low Class A Midwest League. “There comes a time when it’s time, and it’s time,” the 80-year-old Spelius told the Quad-City Times. “It’s been a good, long run and the league is as […]
Spelius signs on for one last term as ML prez
George Spelius has signed on for one last two-year term as president of the Low Class A Midwest League and will be spending the final year grooming a successor. The term will December 31, 2014. “It is a privilege and honor to serve as Midwest League President,” he said via press release. “I am extremely proud […]
Dragons land 2013 Midwest League All-Star Game
The Dayton Dragons are hosting the 2013 Midwest League All-Star Game, when the best of the Low Class A circuit will gather at Fifth Third Field. The announcement was made jointly today by the Dayton Dragons and Midwest League President George Spelius. It will be the first time the Dragons have hosted the game since […]
Spelius, Ridley win Giles, Rawlings Awards
As the baseball world preps for the upcoming Winter Meetings, awards are being announced. Minor League Baseball has selected Midwest League President George Spelius and Nashville Sounds Office Manager Sharon Ridley as this year’s recipients of the Warren Giles and the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Awards, respectively. The Giles Award annually honors outstanding […]