Morgan Sword is Executive Vice President, Baseball Operations at Major League Baseball (MLB), where he oversees MLB's competitive system, including free agency, salary arbitration, the minor leagues, the draft and international player acquisition systems, as well as on-field issues including umpiring and rule changes. He is a member of the team that negotiates on behalf of the Clubs with baseball's unions including the Major League Baseball Players Association and the Major League Umpires Association. He joined MLB in 2008 after two years working in management consulting.
Key Accomplishments/Boards
Sword is a two-time recipient of the Sports Business Journal's 40-Under-40 award.
Industries and Areas of Expertise
Sports & Entertainment
Education
Sword received his Masters in Business Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Virginia.