Player housing is an important part of a minor league team’s operation, but it doesn’t affect fans, it’s not a direct team revenue generator, and it doesn’t get much publicity. As such, it’s an under appreciated aspect of the minor league General Manager’s job to the public. However, when assessing MiLB affiliate relationships, MLB clubs […]
Author: Jason Takefman
An MiLB Experience at its Best in Sacramento
I recently had the privilege of attending the Sacramento River Cats’ 7-6 come from behind walk-off victory over the Las Vegas 51s. Since their inception in 2000, the River Cats, and their ballpark Raley Field, have been one of MiLB’s crown jewels. Their organization is revered and imitated by many. As of last year, Forbes ranked […]
Why Smart Teams’ Stadiums are Never Empty
For teams, Game 1 of the season sells itself. What keeps an MiLB GM awake at night is selling tickets to Every. Other. Game. Of. The. Year. As we discussed last time, smart minor league teams have fun and family friendly ways to sell tickets for the entire season. Sometimes, however, teams run into problems […]
The Power of Promotional Giveaways
Opening Day is upon us! That means it’s time to sell tickets. As we uncovered last time, this can’t be accomplished simply through fan loyalty to the club; people need a reason to come to the park. The easiest way: promotions. The best promotion in the history of the world is Fireworks. Everybody loves them. Whether it’s […]
What Is Going On With Your Favourite Minor League Team Right Now
About Me As a kid, I always dreamed of working in a sports team’s front office. I loved the trades, drama, everyday action, chatter, and taking in the full baseball experience at my local stadium. 94% of the hot dogs I’ve eaten in my life have been at baseball parks. When I graduated from university, […]