Roland Hemond

Major League executive Roland Hemond is revered for his kindness and generosity of spirit as much as his baseball acumen. He has served as a mentor to multiple generations of future baseball executives.

Hemond was the first recipient of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Buck O’Neil Award in 2011. This is an award presented to individuals whose extraordinary efforts enhanced baseball’s positive impact on society and broadened the game’s appeal.

Hemond’s 70 year career includes working as general manager for the Chicago White Sox (1970 -1985) and the Baltimore Orioles (1988 – 1995). He also worked in executive offices for five different teams. Roland Hemond’s further accomplishments include earning World Series rings with Milwaukee in 1957, the Diamondbacks in 2001 and the White Sox in 2005. A constant presence in the Cactus League, Roland has also been credited with creating the Arizona Fall League.