Diamond Sports Named Official
Baseball Factory
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Diamond Sports Named Official Baseball of Baseball Factory
Diamond Sports will also serve as the Official Baseball of the
Under Armour All-America Game
Columbia, MD (July 31, 2009) – Baseball Factory announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership with Diamond Sports to be the Official Baseball of Baseball Factory.
In addition, Diamond Sports will serve as the official baseball of the Under Armour All-America game, powered by Baseball Factory. This game will be held on August 8, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The game will be nationally telecast on ESPNU, showcasing thirty-six of the nation’s best rising seniors. Diamond baseballs will be used during the game and the home run derby.
“We are excited to partner with Diamond Sports and name them as our Official Baseball,” said Steve Sclafani, CEO and Founder of the Baseball Factory. “With over 250 Baseball Factory events, it is important that we are using the highest quality product on the field for games and training. Partnering with Diamond Sports provides us with the opportunity to play with the nation’s best baseballs.”
“Diamond Sports has been committed to the top competitive environments that baseball has had to offer over the last 30 years,” said Andrea Gordon, President of Diamond Sports. “Partnering up as the official ball for the Baseball Factory is a testament to the quality and standards Diamond strives for and is committed to and we look forward to being part of all the Baseball Factory events around the nation.”
Diamond Sports will have a presence at all Baseball Factory events through the distribution of catalogs and the placement of banners and ball buckets on field. In addition, Diamond Sports will set up a display booth at select Baseball Factory events in order to talk to players, gain feedback and spread the Diamond brand.
About Baseball Factory, Inc.
Baseball Factory provides baseball players nationwide with the very best instruction, tournament competition, and college planning and guidance. Baseball Factory has developed programs to provide players, parents, high school coaches, college coaches, and professional scouts with year round advice and training so that they all can benefit from Baseball Factory’s longstanding relationships in the baseball community. Known as the nation’s leader in player development and college placement, Baseball Factory will host over 250 events and work with over 7,000 players throughout the country in 2009. During the company’s 15-year history, over 25,000 players have gone on to play collegiate baseball and over 215 players have reached the major league level. www.baseballfactory.com
About Diamond Sports
Diamond Sports, along with being the official ball of the Baseball Factory, offers a range of baseball, softball, and football products. Diamond strives to promote the advancement of competitive sports on all levels by delivering high-end quality products with unbeatable customer service. Diamond Sports sells through fine team dealers nationwide, for more information on Diamond Sports or our products, visit us at www.diamond-sports.com.