Co-Founders

Award-winning business leaders and inspiring baseball legends.

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  Kash Shaikh

  Co-Owner, CEO, Chairman of the Board

  Kash Shaikh is an award-winning marketer, brand builder, and entrepreneur who has spent the last two decades leading global teams at Procter & Gamble, GoPro and his own Marketing and Sports agencies, BSB Group International and BSB Sports. Mr. Shaikh was named Marketer of the Year by Brandweek, Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, and Mentor of the Year by BTCTTS. Mr. Shaikh was named to the prestigious Inc5000 and Entrepreneur 360 lists, as well as recognized as a “Rising Star” by PRWeek and General Motors. A 3-time TEDx Speaker, Mr. Shaikh has built International teams and businesses around the world, including within the Middle East. A former athlete, licensed sports agent, and lifelong sports fan, Mr. Shaikh has spent the past 35 years connected to the sports world. At Baseball United, he serves as the company’s President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board.

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  John P. Miedreich

  Co-Owner, Executive VP, Vice Chairman of the Board

  John P. Miedreich is a dynamic leader with experience in management, international affairs, as well as the game and business of baseball. His career in the public and private sectors has bridged several industries, including two decades of leadership in International Law Enforcement. Mr. Miedreich was most recently the GM of JV3 Baseball Academy located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. John leads all baseball operations and on-field execution for Baseball United.

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  Barry Larkin

  Co-Owner, Senior VP, Board Member

  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 leads baseball and player development strategy and initiatives, including the facilitation of his proprietary training curriculum - used in the U.S and Brazil - into Baseball United academies across Asia.

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  Mariano Rivera

  Co-Owner, 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.

MLB Co-Owners

The most prestigious player-led ownership group in all of professional sports.