Roland Hemond, the Glossary
Roland A. Hemond (October 26, 1929 – December 12, 2021) was an American professional baseball executive who worked in Major League Baseball.[1]
Table of Contents
44 relations: Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Fall League, Arlington Heights, Illinois, Association of Professional Ball Players of America, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball America, Boston Braves, Branch Rickey Award, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, CBS Sports, Central Falls, Rhode Island, Chicago White Sox, Chuck Tanner, Commissioner of baseball, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Illinois), Dan Evans (baseball), Dave Dombrowski, Doug Melvin, General manager (baseball), Hank Peters, Hartford Chiefs, Ken Harrelson, King of Baseball, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Manager (baseball), Milwaukee Braves, Minor League Baseball, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Pat Gillick, Peter Ueberroth, Phoenix, Arizona, Professional baseball, Society for American Baseball Research, Sporting News Executive of the Year Award, Spring training, Stu Holcomb, The Boston Globe, The Oklahoman, United Press International, United States Coast Guard, Walt Jocketty, World Series.
- Arizona Diamondbacks executives
- Baltimore Orioles executives
- California Angels executives
- Chicago White Sox executives
- Los Angeles Angels executives
- Major League Baseball scouting directors
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks (colloquially the D-backs) are an American professional baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League (AFL) is an off-season sports league owned and operated by Major League Baseball (MLB) which operates during the autumn in Arizona, United States, at six different baseball complexes.
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Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
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Association of Professional Ball Players of America
The Association of Professional Ball Players of America (APBPA) is a United States-based charity set up in 1924 to assist professional baseball players.
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Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles (also known as the O's) are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore.
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Baseball America
Baseball America is a sports enterprise that covers baseball at every level, including MLB, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in the MiLB, college, high school, and international leagues.
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Boston Braves
The Boston Braves were a Major League Baseball club that originated in Boston, Massachusetts, and played from 1871 to 1952.
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Branch Rickey Award
The Branch Rickey Award was given annually to an individual in Major League Baseball (MLB) in recognition of his exceptional community service from 1992 to 2014.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
The Brooklyn Navy Yard (originally known as the New York Navy Yard) is a shipyard and industrial complex in northwest Brooklyn in New York City, New York, U.S. The Navy Yard is located on the East River in Wallabout Bay, a semicircular bend of the river across from Corlears Hook in Manhattan.
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Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award
The Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award is an award presented by the National Baseball Hall of Fame not more than once every three years to honor an individual who enhances baseball's positive image on society, who broadens the game's appeal, and whose integrity and dignity are comparable to the namesake of the award, John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil.
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CBS Sports
CBS Sports is the sports division of the American television broadcaster CBS.
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Central Falls, Rhode Island
Central Falls is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States.
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Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago.
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Chuck Tanner
Charles William Tanner (July 4, 1928February 11, 2011) was an American professional baseball player and manager.
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Commissioner of baseball
The commissioner of baseball is the chief executive officer of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the associated Minor League Baseball (MiLB) – a constellation of leagues and clubs known as "organized baseball".
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Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Illinois)
The Daily Herald is a daily newspaper based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
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Dan Evans (baseball)
Daniel P. Evans (born January 27, 1960) is an American professional baseball executive. Roland Hemond and Dan Evans (baseball) are Major League Baseball general managers.
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Dave Dombrowski
David Dombrowski (born July 27, 1956) is an American baseball executive who serves as the president of baseball operations for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). Roland Hemond and Dave Dombrowski are Chicago White Sox executives and Major League Baseball general managers.
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Doug Melvin
Robert Douglas Melvin (born August 8, 1952) is a Canadian front-office executive in Major League Baseball (MLB) who previously served as the general manager of the Texas Rangers (1995–2001) and Milwaukee Brewers (2002–2015). Roland Hemond and Doug Melvin are Baltimore Orioles executives, Major League Baseball farm directors and Major League Baseball general managers.
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General manager (baseball)
In Major League Baseball, the general manager (GM) of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players.
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Hank Peters
Henry John Peters (September 16, 1924 – January 4, 2015) was an American professional baseball executive who held senior management positions for the Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball between and. Roland Hemond and Hank Peters are Baltimore Orioles executives, Major League Baseball farm directors, Major League Baseball general managers and Major League Baseball scouting directors.
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Hartford Chiefs
The Hartford Chiefs was the final name of the American minor league baseball franchise representing Hartford, Connecticut, that played in the Eastern League (then Class A) between 1938 and 1952.
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Ken Harrelson
Kenneth Smith Harrelson (born September 4, 1941), nicknamed "the Hawk" due to his distinctive profile, is an American former professional baseball player and television announcer. Roland Hemond and Ken Harrelson are Chicago White Sox executives.
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King of Baseball
King of Baseball was a ceremonial title awarded annually from 1951 to 2019 by Minor League Baseball to recognize an individual for their longtime dedication and service to professional baseball.
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Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in the Greater Los Angeles area.
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Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league and the highest level of organized baseball in the United States and Canada.
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Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager (commonly referred to as the manager) is the equivalent of a head coach who is responsible for overseeing and making final decisions on all aspects of on-field team strategy, lineup selection, training and instruction.
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Milwaukee Braves
The Milwaukee Braves were a Major League Baseball club that played in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1953 to 1965, having previously played in Boston, Massachusetts, as the Boston Braves.
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Minor League Baseball
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is a professional baseball organization below Major League Baseball (MLB), including teams affiliated with MLB clubs.
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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a history museum and hall of fame in Cooperstown, New York, operated by private interests.
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Pat Gillick
Lawrence Patrick David Gillick (born August 22, 1937) is an American professional baseball executive. Roland Hemond and Pat Gillick are Baltimore Orioles executives, Major League Baseball general managers and Major League Baseball scouting directors.
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Peter Ueberroth
Peter Victor Ueberroth (born September 2, 1937) is an American sports and business executive known for his involvement in the Olympics and in Major League Baseball.
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Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona, with 1,608,139 residents as of 2020.
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Professional baseball
Professional baseball is organized baseball in which players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system.
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Society for American Baseball Research
The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is a membership organization dedicated to fostering the research and dissemination of the history and record of baseball, primarily through the use of statistics.
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Sporting News Executive of the Year Award
The Sporting News Executive of the Year Award was established in and is given annually to one executive, including general managers, in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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Spring training
Spring training is the preseason in Major League Baseball (MLB), a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season.
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Stu Holcomb
Stuart K. Holcomb (September 11, 1910 – January 11, 1977) was an American football and basketball coach best known for serving as head football coach for Miami University (1942–1943) and Purdue University (1947–1955). Roland Hemond and Stu Holcomb are Chicago White Sox executives and Major League Baseball general managers.
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The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe, also known locally as the Globe, is an American daily newspaper founded and based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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The Oklahoman
The Oklahoman is the largest daily newspaper in Oklahoma, United States, and is the only regional daily that covers the Greater Oklahoma City area.
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United Press International
United Press International (UPI) is an American international news agency whose newswires, photo, news film, and audio services provided news material to thousands of newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations for most of the 20th century until its eventual decline beginning in the early 1980s.
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United States Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the country's eight uniformed services.
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Walt Jocketty
Walt Jocketty (born February 19, 1951) is an American baseball executive who is the Executive Adviser to the CEO of the Cincinnati Reds. Roland Hemond and Walt Jocketty are Major League Baseball general managers.
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World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada.
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See also
Arizona Diamondbacks executives
- Bob Gebhard
- Craig Shipley
- Dave Stewart (baseball)
- Derrick Hall
- Jared Porter
- Jeff Moorad
- Jerry Dipoto
- Jim Marshall (baseball)
- Joe Garagiola Jr.
- Josh Byrnes
- Kevin Towers
- List of Arizona Diamondbacks owners and executives
- Matt Williams (third baseman)
- Mel Didier
- Mike Bell (third baseman)
- Mike Hazen
- Mike Rizzo (baseball)
- Ray Montgomery (baseball)
- Roland Hemond
- Sandy Johnson (baseball)
- Tom Garfinkel
- Tommy Jones (baseball)
- Tony La Russa
- Will Clark
Baltimore Orioles executives
- Andy MacPhail
- Arthur Ehlers
- Bob Schaefer
- Clyde Kluttz
- Dan Duquette
- Dan O'Dowd
- David Rubenstein
- Don Buford
- Doug Melvin
- Eddie Robinson (baseball)
- Frank Cashen
- Frank Robinson
- Frank Wren
- George Selkirk
- Gordon Goldsberry
- Hank Peters
- Harry Dalton
- Harry Hulmes
- Janet Marie Smith
- Jim Beattie (baseball)
- Jim Duquette
- John P. Angelos
- Kevin Malone (baseball)
- Larry Lucchino
- Lee MacPhail
- Lee Thomas (baseball)
- List of Baltimore Orioles owners and executives
- Lou Gorman
- Matt Klentak
- Mike Elias
- Mike Flanagan (baseball)
- Pat Gillick
- Paul Richards (baseball)
- Roland Hemond
- Sig Mejdal
- Syd Thrift
- Tom Trebelhorn
- Tommy Giordano
- Wayne Krivsky
- William Walsingham Jr.
California Angels executives
- Bill Bavasi
- Bob Fontaine Jr.
- Bob Reynolds (American football, born 1914)
- Buzzie Bavasi
- Cedric Tallis
- Dan O'Brien Sr.
- Dick Walsh (executive)
- Fred Haney
- Harry Dalton
- Larry Himes
- Lefty Phillips
- Marvin Milkes
- Mike Port
- Preston Gómez
- Roland Hemond
- Whitey Herzog
Chicago White Sox executives
- Bill DeWitt
- Bill Veeck
- Bill Webb (second baseman)
- Bob Fontaine Jr.
- Bobby Winkles
- Brian Bannister
- Buddy Bell
- Charles Comiskey
- Chris Getz
- Chuck Comiskey
- Dave Dombrowski
- David Wilder (baseball)
- Ed Short
- Eddie Einhorn
- Frank Lane
- Glen Rosenbaum
- Grace Comiskey
- Hank Greenberg
- Harry Grabiner
- J. Louis Comiskey
- Jerry Reinsdorf
- Johnny Rigney
- Josh Barfield
- Ken Harrelson
- Kenny Williams (baseball)
- Kim Ng
- Larry Himes
- Leslie O'Connor
- List of Chicago White Sox owners and executives
- Rick Hahn
- Roland Hemond
- Ron Schueler
- Russ Potts
- Sal Artiaga
- Scott Reifert
- Specs Toporcer
- Stu Holcomb
- Terry Savarise
Los Angeles Angels executives
- Bill Stoneman
- Billy Eppler
- Bob Reynolds (American football, born 1914)
- Brad Ausmus
- Brad Pye Jr.
- Cedric Tallis
- Dom Chiti
- Eddie Bane
- Eric Chavez
- Fred Haney
- Gary DiSarcina
- Gary Sutherland
- Jerry Dipoto
- John Carpino
- Justin Hollander (baseball)
- Ken Forsch
- List of Los Angeles Angels owners and executives
- Marvin Milkes
- Matt Klentak
- Perry Minasian
- Ray Montgomery (baseball)
- Roland Hemond
- Scott Servais
- Tony Reagins
Major League Baseball scouting directors
- Andy High
- Ben Wade
- Bill Lajoie
- Bob Fontaine Sr.
- Bob Hartsfield
- Bob Quinn (baseball, born 1936)
- Brian Sabean
- Cam Bonifay
- Clyde Kluttz
- Dallas Green (baseball)
- Dan Jennings (baseball manager)
- Dan O'Brien (baseball executive)
- Dick Balderson
- Eddie Bane
- Eddie Kasko
- Gary Hughes (baseball)
- Gene Martin (baseball executive)
- Gordon Goldsberry
- Hank Peters
- Haywood Sullivan
- Jack Sheehan (baseball)
- Jay Hankins
- Jerry Dipoto
- Jim Baumer
- Jim Fanning
- Jim Wilson (pitcher)
- Joe Klein (baseball executive)
- Johnny Murphy
- Lou Gorman
- Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau
- Mark Newman (baseball)
- Murray Cook (baseball)
- Neil Mahoney
- Nelson Burbrink
- Pat Gillick
- Paul Owens (baseball)
- Paul Snyder (baseball)
- R. J. Harrison (baseball)
- Randy Flores
- Ray Montgomery (baseball)
- Reggie Waller
- Roland Hemond
- Vedie Himsl