Christopher Speer Kevin Zavitz Pride Passion Pittsburgh Pirates Introduction and Research Methods Lifelong and diehard passion held for the team Admired the Pirates from the outside it was appealing to us to take a look on the inside of the organization ID: 366686
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Christopher SpeerKevin Zavitz
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Introduction and Research Methods
Lifelong and die-hard passion held for the teamAdmired the Pirates from the “outside” it was appealing to us to take a look on the “inside” of the organizationInterviewFrank Coonelly
President March 29th 2012Scholarly SourcesEconomic Impact of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the Pittsburgh Region
Steven Rushen
Public Administration Quarterly
Fall 1999
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Introduction and Research Methods (cont.)
Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball’s Last Hero/The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto ClementeRon BrileyNine2007
Print SourcesBiz of Baseball Organizational Report-Pittsburgh Pirateswww.bizofbaseball.comDevon Teeple
May 6, 2008
History of Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball
Pittsburgh.about.com
Albrecht Powell
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Pittsburgh Pirates History
Founded in 1887Pittsburgh Alleghenys in Allegheny CitySeparate from Pittsburgh Late 1870’s, early 1880’s the team was “independent” Not affiliated with any organizations
Players were paid salariesRun as a business organization
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Pittsburgh Pirates History (cont.)
Officially became the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1891The way they picked up players from other teams were described as “piratical” by league officialsAcquired second baseman Louis Bierbauer from the Philadelphia AthleticsPirates didn’t play their first game in Pittsburgh until 1908
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Pittsburgh Pirates History (cont.)
Pirates organization has seen many Hall of Fame playersHonus WagnerBill MazeroskiRoberto ClementeWillie Stargell
9 Eastern Division Titles9 National League Pennants5 World Series ChampionshipsPNC ParkCompleted in 2001
$262 Million
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Organizational Structure
Bob NuttingChairman of the BoardFrank CoonellyPresidentBryan StrohVice President and General Counsel
Neal Huntingtion General ManagerGreg SmithAssistant General Manager
Scouting Director
Kyle Stark
Assistant General Manager
Player Development
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Organizational Structure (cont.)
Tyrone BrooksPlayer PersonnelJoe DelliCarriAmateur ScoutingLarry Broadway Director of Minor League Operations
Jim Plake-Finance and AdministrationExecutive Vice President CFO
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Organizational Structure (cont.)
Pam Nelson Minteer-Human ResourcesSenior DirectorTerry Zeigler-Information TechnologySenior DirectorPatty Paytas-Community and Public Affairs
Vice PresidentMarc GardaDirector of BroadcastingLou DePaoli-MarketingExecutive Vice President
Chief
M
arketing Officer
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Clint Hurdle
Manager
Gregg Ritchie
Batting Coach
Ray Serage
Pitching Coach
Luis Silverio
1
st
Base Coach
Nick Leyva
3
rd
Base Coach
Jeff Banister
Benc
h Coach
Eculides Rojas
Bullpen Coach
Mark Strittmatter
Coach
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Greg Brown
Play-By-Play
Tim Neverett
Play-By-Play
Bob Walk
Color Anaylst
Steve Blass
Color Anaylst
John Wehner
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Community in Sport
Organization would not be functioning without the support of the communityLoyalty and the undying devotion of fansPurchasing of tickets and/or merchandisePirates CharitiesCommitted to strengthening the community by supporting organizations and programs aimed at improving the lives of children and adults in the greater Pittsburgh area.
Places a special emphasis on supporting youth programs focused on health, fitness, and education by developing partnerships with those who share in their mission
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Community in Sport (cont.)
Pittsburgh Pirates 5K Home RunApril 21st at PNC ParkEvent for runners, walkers and fans of all agesMiracle League Fields
“Unique” way to give back to community4 in the greater Pittsburgh area1 in Bradenton, FLLocal Blood Drives
Partner with Central Blood Bank
Promote importance of donating blood
Pirates Charities strives to be front and center
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Race and Ethnicity in Sports
Pirates organization strives to be a diverse workforcePirates office reflects their different backgroundsDifferent viewpoints reflect different communities Can be seen throughout the Pirates roster
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Team Communication in Sports
Pirates Minor League ClubsSend representatives to sit in on their meetingsSingle A-Bradenton thru Front of Office of PiratesMajor League LevelCoordinates budget sessions Meetings that take a look that financial situation of the organization and where it can make improvements and/or changes
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)
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Team Communication in Sports (cont.)
Commissioner’s OfficeOrganization makes sure it is on good terms with its players and there is no underlying problemTopics of approval are discussed communicatedTrades Budgets
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Organizational Communication
6 Minor League Affiliations:Triple A: Indianapolis IndiansDouble A: Altoona CurveHigh A: Bradenton MaraudersLow A: West Virginia Power
Short Season: State College SpikesRookie League: Dominican Summer League PiratesEffective communication is necessary for the movement of playersUltimate goal= making the teams more successful
Locations are widespread
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Organizational Communication (cont.)
Day-to-day basis Connelly stated that no day is identical Typically meet as a group once a weekCommunication is broken up into separate groups to address issues specifically within each department
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Mass Communication
Without the communication with the fans in the community there would be NO Pittsburgh PiratesPurchasing of Tickets and/or MerchandiseHelps the team be financially successfulMasses communicated with through Pirates Charities events:
LuncheonsLocal Blood Drives5K Home RunAppeal to their fan baseAdvertisements
Promotions at the park
Fireworks
Concerts
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Economic Impact of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the Pittsburgh Region
Public Administration Quarterly Steven RushenFall 1999Economic impact the Pirates have on the greater Pittsburgh areaNegative impacts would occur if team leaves city
Importance of constant communication with the Pirates from the surrounding economic factorsLocal Businesses aLocal TaxpayersNecessity of the Pirates organization to keep the city financially stable
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Economic Impact of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the Pittsburgh Region
Power of the community has on the Pirates and vice versa, in a financial sensePirates are impacted by Mass CommunicationsThe ability to change economy of the surrounding area, if they were to leavePirates need to keep constant communication with the masses in order to keep the economy of Pittsburgh right where it is at.
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Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball’s Last Hero/The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto C.
NineRon Briley2007Certain players that have left their mark on Major League BaseballBabe Ruth
Roberto ClementeTalks about one of the historic Pirate “Greats” Roberto Clemente
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Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball’s Last Hero/The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto C.
Explains his life and the relationship he had with people not associated with the Pirates baseball clubAllowed us to analyze how a player functioned at one time while being a part of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.Gave information on Clemente’s background and personal history
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Biz of Baseball Organizational Report-Pittsburgh Pirates
Devon TeeplePublished May 6, 2008Looks at the Pittsburgh Pirates from a historic, financial, and facility standpointAlso a perspective on key playersView of the Pirates organization’s value for 2002-2008
Team efforts to cut operating costs
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Biz of Baseball Organizational Report-Pittsburgh Pirates (cont.)
Numerous facts about the Pirates ways of reaching out to the communityGreen InitiativesRecyclingEnvironmentally-Friendly Concession Item ContainersOrganization’s effort to raise awareness
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History of Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball
Albrecht PowellAbout.comHistory of the Pittsburgh PiratesGave us a view into the history The evolution of the Pirates organization over the last century
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Conclusion
Power of baseball has to change the life’s of less fortunate individualsThe issues of the sport is not just evident on the field but in the organizations surrounding itA lot of positions that are associated with baseball at the major league level that run the teamHigher the quality= more positions are needed
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