Respected Industry Executive Wade Martin Named CEO of Harris and Blitzer's Youth Baseball Portfolio
BALTIMORE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wade Martin, an accomplished executive in the sports and lifestyle industries, has been named CEO of Josh Harris and David Blitzer's youth baseball portfolio, which includes iconic brands such as Ripken Baseball®, Cooperstown All Star Village, Baseball Factory™, and Softball Factory™. Martin will drive growth and expansion for the company's world-class youth sports facilities, youth tournament experiences, and player development platforms.
- Martin to Drive Growth and Expansion for Youth Baseball Properties, Including Ripken Baseball®, Cooperstown All Star Village, and Baseball Factory™
BALTIMORE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wade Martin, an accomplished executive in the sports and lifestyle industries, has been named CEO of Josh Harris and David Blitzer's youth baseball portfolio, which includes iconic brands such as Ripken Baseball®, Cooperstown All Star Village, Baseball Factory™, and Softball Factory™. - Martin will drive growth and expansion for the company's world-class youth sports facilities, youth tournament experiences, and player development platforms.
- Throughout 2023, they acquired Sports Force Parks™ at Cedar Point Sports Center in Ohio, and Baseball Factory™ and Softball Factory™.
- By investing in youth baseball and softball, Harris and Blitzer aim to use the power of sports to inspire, educate, and uplift future generations.