GENERATIONAL INITIATIVE: Tom Glavine Joins Braves Community Ownership to Fuel Youth Baseball.vc
HALL OF FAMER’S EMOTIONAL RETURN HOME IS A COMMITMENT TO GEORGIA’S FUTURE
ATLANTA, GA—The Atlanta Braves have solidified the commitment of one of their most beloved legends, Hall of Famer Tom Glavine, who has formally joined the Braves’ community ownership group. This is far more than a ceremonial title; the move ignites an emotional return home for the two-time Cy Young winner, cementing his commitment to growing youth baseball across Georgia and securing the team’s legacy for generations statewide.
Glavine, the winning pitcher of the decisive Game 6 in the 1995 World Series, isn’t returning to the organization with memories alone. By acquiring a stake in the ownership group—which often focuses on community development alongside business operations—the southpaw is committing his time, influence, and resources to the future of the game.
THE MISSION: YOUTH BASEBALL DREAMS
Glavine has always been deeply involved in youth sports, having coached his sons’ hockey and baseball teams in the Atlanta area after his retirement. Now, his passion is scaling up to a state-wide level.
- Targeted Growth: Glavine’s role is expected to focus heavily on initiatives designed to make baseball more accessible and affordable to children in underserved areas of Georgia.
- Mentorship and Development: By lending his name and expertise, Glavine will help launch and bolster camps, clinics, and equipment drives, ensuring young players receive the coaching and resources necessary to thrive.
- The Legacy: “Frenchy” (Jeff Francoeur) tells Braves stories with heart; Glavine is committing to planting the seeds for future Braves stories. He believes the future of the game truly begins at the local youth level, where kids first pick up a bat and glove.
A PERMANENT PRESENCE
While Glavine has maintained ties to the organization through his role as a special assistant to the team president and his occasional appearances on Braves broadcasts, joining the ownership group makes his involvement permanent and high-level.
The Atlanta Braves organization is operated by Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (BATRA), a publicly traded company. While the exact percentage of his stake is undisclosed, his inclusion marks a powerful alignment of one of the franchise’s greatest icons with its long-term business and community vision. The decision is being celebrated by fans, who see Glavine’s investment as a symbolic act of faith in the team’s future and its role in the community.
