Hemond Returns To Diamondbacks
Longtime baseball executive Roland Hemond is returning to the Diamondbacks as a special assistant to the president, ending a nearly seven-year run as an adviser with the White Sox.
Hemond is one of the most respected executives in the game and had previously worked for the Diamondbacks from 1996-2000 as a senior executive vice president. He will now assistant [sic] Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall in a variety of roles, including "special projects, industry relationships and international initiatives," according to a team release.
Hemond is in the Appleton Baseball Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Appleton Foxes when he was the general manager of the Chicago White Sox from 1973-1985. During that stretch, the Foxes were the Midwest League affiliate of the White Sox.
Appleton won four Midwest League Championships (1978, 1982, 1983, and 1984) and appeared in two other MWL Championship series (1974, 1985) while Hemond was the GM of the Sox.
"I am indeed very happy to rejoin the Diamondbacks organization," Hemond said. "It is gratifying to be welcomed back by Derrick and other members of the front office. I have been impressed by what has transpired with the Diamondbacks recently and I want to lend my experience to contribute in any way I can to make this organization even more successful for years to come."
Good luck in Arizona, Roland.
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