LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Bats announced today its sale to Diamond Baseball Holdings.
Formed in 2021, Diamond Baseball Holdings is an organization that owns and operates several minor league baseball clubs in the MLB.
The sale will not change much for the team. They still plan to call the Louisville Slugger Stadium home, and they will still be under the leadership of Louisville native and Team President, Greg Galiette, as well as the front office staff.
“On behalf of my team, I want to thank the Katzoffs (Managing Partners of the Bats) for their guidance and partnership over the past nine years. We are delighted by the continued support from our Mayor, and grateful to the Reds for their continued partnership in their thriving player development system,” Greg Galiette, president of the Louisville Bats, said in a news release on Tuesday. “It’s an exciting day in Louisville as we turn the page on a new chapter of professional baseball in our community. DBH will provide incredible resources for the Bats and help us elevate and expand the experience our fans have come to know and love.”
The Louisville Bats have been bringing a family-fun experience to the Louisville community since 1982, where they were previously known as the Louisville Redbirds.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Louisville Bats to our portfolio of clubs,” Pat Battle and Peter Freund, Executive Chairman and CEO of Diamond Baseball Holdings, respectively said in a news release on Tuesday. “Louisville Slugger Field is a top tier facility, and we would like to thank the City of Louisville and Stuart Katzoff for their instrumental efforts in creating one of Triple-A’s leading ballparks. We look forward to continuing to build on the incredible fan experience and meaningful relationship with the Louisville community and maintaining our strong partnership with the Cincinnati Reds for years to come.”
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