Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred

politician United States

Rob Manfred is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, having held the position since January 2015. He is known for his efforts to modernize the game and enhance fan engagement, including the implementation of new technologies. Manfred has been a strong advocate for the Automated Ball-Strike System, which is currently being tested during spring training, showcasing his commitment to innovation in the sport.

Born on Sep 28, 1958 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
55,725
Power
1,749$
Sentiment
5.22
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 2 6.00 0.19% +0% 10,847,910 20,372 $89,000 167$
Canada 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,354 $1,700,000 1,581$
Totals 3 48,853,148 55,726 $1,789,000 1,748$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Rob Manfred is the MLB commissioner who is optimistic about MLB players competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Manfred optimistc MLB stars will play at LA Games

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Rob Manfred is the commissioner of MLB who has not provided information regarding the suspension of Ortiz and Clase. 5

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Vitelio Mejía responde la demanda conjunta de Emmanuel Clase y Luis Ortiz

Canada Canada: Rob Manfred stated that the strong preference from players for the challenge format was a key factor in determining the system. 6

The Globe and Mail: MLB will use robot umpires in 2026