July 20th 2023.
Henry Hunter, former Washington Nationals Director of Business Affairs, has been appointed the Commissioner of the Pioneer Baseball League (PBL). The PBL, which is a Major League Baseball Professional Partner League, made the announcement on July 5th.
Hunter has been the Executive Vice President of the PBL since 2021. In this role, he has been responsible for generating revenue, developing strategies, and overseeing the league's digital transformation. As Commissioner, he will now be in charge of all on-field activities, including rules enforcement, umpire supervision, and player transactions.
Hunter expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, saying in the release: “It’s been an honor and a pleasure to work in the PBL. We inherited a rich history and strong foundation due to the leadership and collegiality of former commissioner Jim McCurdy. I’m very proud of what we have built in the last few years and couldn’t be more excited about the league’s future. I learn something new every day from our incredibly talented league office staff, team owners, general managers, managers, players, and so many others in and around the PBL, and remain grateful for their continued confidence and support. Most of all, I am grateful for Mike Shapiro’s trust and friendship.”
PBL President Mike Shapiro spoke highly of Hunter, saying: “I couldn’t be prouder and more thankful for the tremendous job Henry has done since joining me to oversee the league office for the Pioneer League. In his new and expanded role, Henry will help assure that the Pioneer League is operated professionally and in keeping with the league’s mission to provide not only family entertainment for our fans but also a high level of play on the field.”
The Pioneer Baseball League has been in operation since 1939, and consists of 10 teams located in Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. It serves as a developmental league for Major League Baseball, and each active roster is limited to 25 players with no more than three years of professional baseball experience. In addition, the Pioneer League has a unique way of determining the outcome of a tied game after nine innings; they use a home-run shootout called the Knockout Round.
We are all excited to see what Henry Hunter can do in his new role as Commissioner of the Pioneer Baseball League. We wish him the best of luck!
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