Representing the Communities We Serve with Pat O’Conner of Minor League Baseball

 

Pat O’Conner, President & CEO of Minor League Baseball, joined us to talk about how he has embraced and pushed for diversity and inclusivity within the league in hopes of having the organization better reflect the communities it serves. He also opens up about how tech and social media has changed the marketing strategies within the league, and explains how programs like F.I.E.L.D. and Copa de Diversion are reshaping the league from the inside out.

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