Bio

Craig Budzik

Asst Director of Spring Training Operations

E-mail: [email protected]

Craig grew up and has lived in Pittsburgh all of his life. His passion for all sports began at an early age. He has been playing baseball since the age of 5. Baseball is his true passion, playing in high school and two years in college. Craig’s most memorable baseball experience was winning the regional championship and advancing to the Pennsylvania state playoffs during his junior summer of high school, with the Shaler Senior Legion baseball team. Craig served as the starting first baseman on that team. Craig is also an avid fan of all sports. He went to Shaler high school, which is located 20 minutes outside of Pittsburgh. As well as still playing baseball, Craig also is a member of the Pittsburgh Umpire Association, where he umpires several games in the summer ranging from Little League to Adult League games. Craig also serves as an assistant coach on the Shaler Senior Legion baseball team.

Craig is a 2014 graduate of Point Park University, located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. His degree is in Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management with a minor in Marketing. Craig was an intern with CollClubSports during his spring 2014 school semester. Not knowing really how club sports worked, Craig gained a lot of experience and gained a large amount of appreciation for club sports in just a short amount of time. CollClubSports hired Craig to become the Rawlings Sponsor Account Manager. “I’m very grateful and excited for this opportunity to work for such a great organization. Ever since I started my internship here with CollClubSports I was amazed at how organized and well ran the leagues were. It’s really special to now be a part of this organization.”