Major League Baseball remembers Roland Hemond

Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Roland Hemond at the age of 92:

“Roland Hemond was one of the most respected executives that our game has ever known. He served the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles as general manager, was a staple of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ front office throughout their history, and also worked for the Boston and Milwaukee Braves, the California Angels, the Commissioner’s Office and USA Baseball during his exemplary career. Roland was a pivotal figure in the formation and growth of the Arizona Fall League. Most importantly, he mentored countless people in our sport and found ways to make our game stronger. Roland Hemond was a great gentleman whose contributions to our National Pastime will never be forgotten.”