Board of Directors & Executive Leadership

Award-winning business leaders and inspiring baseball legends.

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  Barry Larkin

  Co-Founder & Chair of the Board

  Barry Larkin is a Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Famer who played 19 seasons for the Cincinnati Reds, and is one of only 42 players in MLB history to win an MVP award, a World Series Championship, and be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Mr. Larkin is a 12-time All-Star, nine-time Silver Slugger winner, and the recipient of 3 Gold Glove awards. For Baseball United, Mr. Larkin oversees the governance of the company and its strategic growth.

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  Adrián Beltré

  Co-Founder & Vice Chair of the Board

  Adrián Beltré is a Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Famer who played 21 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers. A four-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove Award winner, he is one of only 12 players in MLB history to record over 3,000 hits and 450 home runs. Mr. Beltré is widely regarded as one of the greatest third basemen of all time and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024. Mr. Beltré assists in overseeing Baseball United's governance and investor relations.

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  Robinson Chirinos

  Co-Founder & Vice Chair of the Board

  Robinson Chirinos is a Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher who played 11 seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Baltimore Orioles. A reliable defender and respected leader behind the plate, he was a key contributor to the Astros’ 2019 American League championship team. Mr. Chirinos has represented Venezuela in multiple international competitions and has been a role model for young players across Latin America. Mr. Chirinos assists in overseeing Baseball United's governance and business development.

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  Mariano Rivera

  Co-Founder, Board Member

  Mariano Rivera is a Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Famer who played 19 seasons for the New York Yankees. A 13-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, he is MLB's career leader in saves and games finished. Mr. Rivera won five American League Rolaids Relief Man Awards and finished in the top three in voting for the AL Cy Young Award four times. He is the only player in history to be unanimously elected into the Hall of Fame. Mr. Rivera helps drive Baseball United's investor, sponsor and international development initiatives.

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  Max Shaukat

  Chief Strategy and Emerging Markets Officer & Board Member

  Max Shaukat is a veteran sports and media executive and a pioneering entrepreneur of cricket in North America. He founded the World Cricket League and staged the region’s biggest events, broadcast globally. He secured partnerships and sponsorships with leading global brands and with corporate and government entities. His innovations shaped ICC thinking, and he was considered for its leadership. He also pioneered pay-per-view distribution of Caribbean cricket to North America. He later led ARY and TV One USA for a decade and served as Co-CEO and architect of UABL and UIBL.

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  Dev Batra

  Board Member

  Dr. Dev Batra is a physician, entrepreneur, and community builder based in Dallas, Texas. As Founder and CEO of Texas Vascular Institute, he has successfully scaled a multi-location practice by combining clinical excellence with strong operational leadership and a disciplined approach to growth. Beyond medicine, Dr. Batra brings a strategic mindset and proven experience in building and leading organizations. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he believes in the unique ability of sports to connect people across cultures and create lasting community impact. As a board member of Baseball United, he supports the league’s vision of expanding the game globally - helping bring professional baseball to the Middle East from its base in Dubai while attracting talent and fans from around the world.

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  Alex Tosolini

  Board Member

  Alex Tosolini is a seasoned executive and board member with 30+ years in consumer goods and retail. He served as CEO of PDC Brands and previously was Senior Vice President of New Business Development at The Kroger Company, where he also sat on the boards of 84.51°, Kroger Personal Finance, and the Kroger Foundation. He spent 24 years at Procter & Gamble in various global leadership roles including, leading Global e-Business, serving as SVP of Fabric Care North America, and serving as CEO and Chairman of the Board for P&G Central Europe North. Today, he serves as a strategic advisor, serves on various boards, and teaches Strategy and Leadership at the Miami University MBA program.

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  Jay Joshi

  Board Member

  Jay Joshi has a diverse background spanning athletics, marketing, and healthcare. Mr. Joshi founded and owned a marketing company that partnered with industry leaders including Google, Bing, and Yahoo. He has also owned and operated Healthcare facilities and Baseball training facilities, bringing valuable experience in business development, strategy and growth. He has been in and around the game of Baseball for over 30 plus years.

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  John P. Miedreich

  Co-Founder, CEO, & Board Member

  John Miedreich is a business and operations executive with experience spanning international law enforcement, sports, and global business development. He spent more than two decades with the New York City Police Department, where he led complex international initiatives and built strategic partnerships across multiple regions, including the Middle East. Mr. Miedreich previously served as Baseball United’s Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, where he oversaw baseball operations, fundraising, investor relations, and the development of Baseball United Ballpark. Mr. Miedreich oversees the organization's day-to-day operations and strategic growth.

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  Deepak Thomas

  COO

  Deepak Thomas oversees league operations, government relations, commercial partnerships, corporate governance, and venue development as the organization builds the first professional baseball ecosystem across the Middle East and South Asia. With more than two decades of global leadership experience, Deepak previously held senior roles at Amazon and Dell, where he led large-scale operational and market expansion initiatives. At Baseball United, he has helped establish the league’s operational foundation and deliver international baseball events in Dubai that are helping grow the game across the region.

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  Tanmay Mondal

  CFO

  Tanmay Mondal brings 15+ years of strategic financial leadership across global MNCs, including Himalaya Wellness and Vedanta Resources. An IIM Calcutta alumnus, he specializes in P&L restructuring and high-velocity capital allocation. For the sports and startup ecosystem, Tanmay leverages deep expertise in venture scalability, sponsorship ROI modeling, and agile financial architecture. Based in Dubai, he is establishing the strategic framework necessary to scale professional baseball across the Middle East and South Asia.

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  Herbie Pallotta

  Executive Vice President of Corporate Operations

  Herbie Pallotta is a sports and entertainment executive with experience spanning professional baseball, hospitality, and digital media. He serves as Executive Vice President of Corporate Operations where he oversees key operational initiatives and supports the league’s growth and development. Pallotta previously served as Senior Vice President of Marketing Operations, leading fan engagement, the in-ballpark experience, and event strategy. Prior to joining Baseball United, he spent five years leading social media and content strategy for Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas and began his career in professional baseball in the Front Offices of the Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates.

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  Eddie Diaz

  Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations

  Eddie Diaz brings more than 40 years of experience as a player, scout, manager, and executive. He played in the minor leagues within the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and Cleveland organizations. Diaz managed 12 seasons in the Mexican League (LMB) and 11 in the Mexican Pacific League (LMP), winning three championships and two Caribbean Series titles. He also spent 10 years as an international scout for the Tampa Bay Rays. A member of two Halls of Fame with his number retired, Diaz has served as a certified agent, analyst, speaker, and philanthropist. Mr. Diaz oversees all elements of baseball operations including player acquisition and roster composition.

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  Chiharu Yamamura

  Senior Director, Japan and East Asia Market

  Chiharu Yamamura oversees Baseball United’s strategic growth and operational logistics within the Japanese market. His leadership is backed by over a decade of international business development, including an 11-year tenure at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) with key postings in Tokyo, Okayama, Nigeria, and the UAE. Following a successful period at Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Chiharu now leverages his extensive cross-cultural expertise and deep-rooted passion for the game to bridge Japanese baseball excellence with the league’s visionary global stage, driving its mission to inspire fans throughout the Middle East and South Asia.

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Co-Founders

The founding visionaries who established Baseball United.

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