Difference Talks Differentiating Communities with Jason Freier
In this episode, we step inside the world of minor league baseball with Jason Freier, Chairman and CEO of Hardball Capital. We discuss how modern ballparks are transforming communities, why the fan experience now matters more than the final score, and the creative ways teams are drawing crowds year-round. This episode of Difference Talks reveals the business, heart, and innovation behind America’s favorite pastime.
Takeaways:
- Community engagement and reinvestment are crucial.
- The future of minor league baseball faces new challenges and opportunities as private equity firms enter the space.
- Minor league baseball has evolved from basic stadiums and hardcore fans to vibrant, year-round community hubs that offer much more than just games.
- Investing in modern ballparks can revitalize entire downtowns, attracting new businesses, residents, and development.
About Jason Freier: Jason Freier is the Chairman and CEO of Hardball Capital, a sports-related investment company whose assets include affiliated Minor League Baseball franchises. His company has built the Fort Wayne TinCaps into one of the premier teams in Minor League Baseball and drastically improved the operations and fan experience with the Chattanooga Lookouts, Savannah Sand Gnats and the Salem Avalanche. Hardball has built new ballparks that have catalyzed hundreds of millions in development in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Columbia, South Carolina.
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Where to find more: https://www.hardballcapital.com/about/leadership-team