On Thursday, Major League Baseball announced the promotion of Tony Reagins to Chief Baseball Development Officer. In addition to his promotion, Reagins will continue to oversee the growth of youth and amateur levels of baseball and softball, both domestically and internationally, as well as the streamlining of amateur scouting around the world and operations of the Arizona Fall League.
Back in March of 2016, he began as Senior Vice President of the first-ever Youth Programs department in the Commissioner’s Office.
Here’s what MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement:
“Our entire sport has benefited from the dedication and accomplishments by Tony and his team.