Minor League Baseball's 'Fostering Inclusion through Education and Leadership Development' (FIELD) Program was created under the MiLB Diversity Initiative as a way to engage the next generation of diverse leaders in sports business. The FIELD Program combines educational and leadership development with skill specific training, access to a vast network of sports professionals, and industry knowledge and exposure to create a unique experience for selected participants. This week-long program, hosted in the sunshine state, introduces selected participants to the game and business of professional baseball in preparation for a career within the industry.
Program Dates: June 15-20, 2020
Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 20, 2020
Program Location:
Pirate City
17012 27th St. E
Bradenton, FL 34208
For more information, contact:
Belicia Montgomery | [email protected]
Apply here:
https://diversity.milb.net/Field_programTerms.aspx
In addition to the programming in Florida, the FIELD Program provides a pathway directly into a career in baseball. Participants will be given the opportunity to attend the 2020 Baseball Winter Meetings in Dallas, Texas. Each year, approximately 400 jobs are posted at the PBEO Job Fair.
"I will be forever grateful to the FIELD Program for every opportunity it has offered me. Going into it, I never thought I would establish the types of relationships and friendships that I did, and the Winter Meetings only solidified those relationships."
- Sydney Glover '17, Indianapolis Indians
"The FIELD program was an essential part of me gaining a job in minor league baseball. The connections I made in Vero Beach coupled with the insight on the industry it gave, provided me added confidence moving into the Winter Meetings, which I feel was pivotal to securing a job."
- Jalen Myrick '18, Omaha Storm Chasers
"Without the FIELD Program, I don't know where my career would be heading. I've been able to make lifelong friends while securing a job in the industry I love."
- Corey Payne '17, Philadelphia Phillies
"I wouldn't trade this experience for anything! I have no doubt that the knowledge I've gained and the people I met during the FIELD Program, will lead to great things for me in the future."
- Tajma Brown '16, Minor League Baseball Office
"The MiLB FIELD program has jumpstarted my career. After spending a week in Vero Beach and learning from MiLB executives, I was more than ready to tackle Winter Meetings. I left with a full-time job offer and many new friends from FIELD!"
- Kelsey Smith '18, Lansing Lugnuts
"The FIELD Program is a truly immersive experience into the business of Minor League Baseball, but also valuable to anyone who just wants to be better in their chosen career!"
- Rohan Gupta '18, New York Yankees
"I can already tell that many of the people in the FIELD program are going to do great things in MiLB. We all share a similar passion of working in sports and we support one another. Everyone at MiLB spent so much of their time in connecting us with professionals and teaching us the way into the industry. They have set us up for success, and I am excited to see the FIELD program continue to grow."
- Hannah Craig '18, Gwinnett Stripers
"The lessons we learned during the summer program transitioned smoothly to the Baseball Winter Meetings. I was prepared for the experience and was blessed to receive 7 job offers from different MiLB teams around the country. I was also able to network with several leaders in the industry. I am very thankful I was given the opportunity to be a part of this amazing program!"
- Joseph Graves '18, Omaha Storm Chasers