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New York, NY-based Major League Baseball hired Leslie Knickerbocker as Vice President, Human Resources and Special Projects
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Major League Baseball (MLB) is the oldest professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Major League Baseball is the best-attended sport in North America, and the last decade includes all 10 of the best-attended individual seasons by fans in MLB history, with each regular season eclipsing the 73 million mark. Now led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB currently features record levels of labor peace, competitive balance and industry revenues, as well as the most comprehensive drug-testing program in American professional sports. MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport’s larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball’s business, marketing and community relations endeavors. With the continued success of MLB Advanced Media and MLB Network, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America’s National Pastime and a truly global game.
About the Person
Leslie Knickerbocker is Vice President, Human Resources and Special Projects at Major League Baseball. Knickerbocker is responsible for various aspects of Human Resources function at Major League Baseball. Previously, Knickerbocker held various HR leadership roles in the industry.
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