Major League Baseball Front Office Organization
What is the 'front office' in Major League Baseball?
The front office includes the general manager, the president, the vice president, the scouting staff, and the folks who work behind the scenes to ensure that a team is competitive.
How many players can be on a Major League Baseball roster?
The regular season roster includes twenty five players. On September first, that number increases to forty.
What is 'spring training' in Major League Baseball?
Spring Training' is a training period in which the major league teams have camp, usually in Florida or Arizona. They practice and they participate in a series of exhibition games.
What is a 'free agent' in Major League Baseball?
A 'free agent' is a player who is free to seek a contract with other teams once his contract expires.
What is a 'utility player' in baseball?
A utility player is a player who plays a variety of positions and is not a starter, but is nonetheless very valuable to his team.
What is a 'rookie' in Major League Baseball?
A rookie is a first year player.
What is a 'journeyman' in baseball?
A journeyman is a player who has been around the leagues a long time. He probably isn't a star, but is valuable nonetheless.
What is an 'owner' in Major League Baseball?
An owner is the person who owns the team. All of the Major League teams are privately owned teams, and each one has an owner or a team of owners who oversee the teams.
What is the 'commissioner' of Major League Baseball?
The commissioner of Major League Baseball is an individual who is elected by the team owners to run baseball, to be the figure-head, and to be the person who makes important decisions for all of the teams.
What is the 'salary cap' in Major League Baseball?
Major League Baseball has a salary cap. Every team is allowed to spend up to a given amount on its annual combined salaries. Teams that exceed that amount face a “luxury tax.”