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Tourism DUBAI, UAE, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today that Albert Pujols, one of the greatest players in baseball history, would serve as the organization's official Global Ambassador. Pujols played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball and won three MVP Awards, two World Series championships, and a Batting Title.
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- DUBAI, UAE, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United , the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today that Albert Pujols, one of the greatest players in baseball history, would serve as the organization's official Global Ambassador.
- Future first ballot Hall of Famer Albert Pujols named official global ambassador for Baseball United.
- "I am truly honored to partner with Baseball United to help bring professional baseball to the Middle East and South Asia," said Pujols.
- In addition to his Global Ambassador role, Pujols will serve as Executive Advisor to Shaikh, sharing his input and expertise on topics such as baseball operations, gameplay innovation, and global development.
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Cobra DUBAI, UAE, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today that Mumbai will be home to its first-ever franchise. The franchise will be the first professional baseball team in the history of both India and the broader GCC and South Asian region.
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- DUBAI, UAE, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United , the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today that Mumbai will be home to its first-ever franchise.
- "I'm so excited that Mumbai is our first franchise," said Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Baseball United Co-Owner, Barry Larkin.
- This franchise announcement comes on the heels of Baseball United's new partnership with the Amateur Baseball Federation of India (ABFI ), India's World Baseball Softball Confederation-affiliated baseball organization.
- To learn more about the Mumbai Cobras, visit their Baseball United team page and connect with the team on social media.
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Sport DUBAI, UAE, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today that former Seattle Mariners legend, Felix Hernandez, has joined its investment and ownership group. Spending his entire 15-year career in Seattle, Hernandez went to six All-Star games, won a Cy Young award, and is the Mariners career leader in wins, strikeouts, innings pitched, ERA, and WAR for pitchers. His 2,524 career strikeouts rank 37th in Major League Baseball history.
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- "It's such an honor to add Felix to our ownership team," said Kash Shaikh, President, CEO and Co-Owner of Baseball United.
- Baseball United begins play with its Dubai Showcase this November, which will feature the league's first four franchises and several baseball, brand, and government partners.
- Baseball United is creating that ecosystem behind the strength of the legendary baseball players in its ownership ranks.
- "I am very excited and grateful to join the Baseball United family," said Hernandez.
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Sport LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, announced today that former Major League Baseball third baseman Adrián Beltré has joined its investor group. Beltré, a four-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner, spent 21 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and the Texas Rangers. He is one of only 12 players in MLB history with 3,000 hits and 400 home runs.
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- One of the best third baseman of all time, Beltré becomes latest legend to invest in new professional baseball league
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, announced today that former Major League Baseball third baseman Adrián Beltré has joined its investor group.
- Future Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré becomes latest legend to invest in new professional baseball league, Baseball United
Beltré joins MLB Hall of Famers Barry Larkin and Mariano Rivera as part of one of the most decorated ownership groups in professional sports.
- "This is a big day for our Baseball United community across the world," said Kash Shaikh, President and CEO, Baseball United.
- Adrián is not only one of the best baseball players who's ever lived, but he's also a great businessman, a high-character leader, and an amazing teammate.
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Sport ISLAMABAD, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, announced today a partnership with Pakistan Federation Baseball to help grow and develop the game across the region. The first stage in the partnership is focused on hosting the West Asia Cup, an official WBSC baseball tournament being held today through February 1st in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Baseball United partners with Pakistan Federation Baseball to Host West Asia Cup, including LIVE streaming of games
The West Asia Cup will include teams from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Palestine.
- "We are excited to partner with Pakistan Federation Baseball to help drive more awareness, engagement and excitement for baseball across the region," said Kash Shaikh, President & CEO, Baseball United .
- "We are very grateful to Baseball United and their leadership team for all of their support," said Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, President, Pakistan Federation Baseball, and Vice President, Baseball Federation of Asia .
- The top two finishers at the West Asia Cup will advance to the Asian Baseball Championship in Taiwan, a qualifying tournament for the Baseball World Cup .
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Film NEW YORK and DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United International Baseball League (UIBL), a professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and South Asia, announced today its name change to Baseball United. The new name comes in conjunction with incremental funding from a new round of owners and investors, and builds upon the league's rapid traction amongst Baseball Federations across more than 50 countries worldwide.
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- In addition to its professional baseball league, the Baseball United ecosystem will encompass youth academies, clothing and merchandise, international content and media, and global non-profit outreach.
- With its new structure, Baseball United becomes only the second minority-owned professional sports league in American history.
- Baseball United is the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and South Asia.
- With over 30 nationalities represented on our team rosters and a new suite of game changes, Baseball United is working to showcase a new future for baseball.
