How has player development evolved since your early days?
Replied byMark Shapiro
President and CEO at Toronto Blue Jays
Niche: Sports, Marketing, Technology
Revenue: $32 million/month
Location: Canada
Started: 1977
It's night and day. Back then, we fed players soup and crackers from the same cage their laundry got washed in. Now, we provide world-class resources nutrition, sleep, mental coaching, strength training. Every player is treated like a pro. It's about giving them every chance to reach their full potential.
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