The Eugene Emeralds have been selected as Baseball America’s Short-Season recipients of the Bob Freitas Award EUGENE, OR – The Eugene Emeralds are proud to announce that they have been selected by Baseball America as the Short-Season recipients of the Bob Freitas Award, which recognizes the top overall operation at each level of the minor leagues.  The annual award is given to one team in each classification of Minor League Baseball and the criteria is based on community involvement, long-term business success and consistent operational excellence. Its namesake, Bob Freitas, was a legendary minor league baseball operator who also served … Continue reading Eugene Emeralds Selected for Baseball America’s Top Award