Dodgers’ Triple-A partner receives prestigious Baseball America award
by Cary Osborne
Baseball America has recognized Dodger minor league partner the Oklahoma City Dodgers as the winner of this year’s Triple-A Bob Freitas Award, signifying it as the level’s model organization in 2018.
“The Bob Freitas Award is one of the highest achievements a minor league baseball team can receive, and we are honored to have been selected by Baseball America,” said OKC Dodgers President/General Manager Michael Byrnes. “This award isn’t possible without the support of our community, our fans and our passionate and creative team members that drive our success.”
The award is given to one organization at the Triple-A, Double-A, Single-A and Short Season/Rookie levels and recognizes off-field high achievement in community involvement, long-term business success and consistent operational excellence. It is named after Bob Freitas, the former president of the Rookie Northwest League.
“The Oklahoma City Dodgers have consistently stood out for the impact they make in their community, the success of their gameday operations and their ability to use their stadium to bring in a wide variety of successful events,” said Baseball America Executive Editor J.J. Cooper.
Among the accomplishments for the OKC Dodger organization were the youth baseball initiative the OKC Dodgers Rookie League with Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation, numerous charitable efforts through the OKC Dodgers Baseball Foundation and the highest percentage increase in attendance from 2017 among all 16 Pacific Coast League teams.
