From the Washington Post, here’s an article called “The Nationals employ more than 1,100 people who never get an at-bat or throw a pitch” by Barry Svrluga that goes in depth on the operations of a major league baseball team and gives a little bit of well-deserved credit to the people who make the buses literally run on time. Here are a couple great bits from the article.
So from his spot as gatekeeper, concierge, liaison… [Vice President of Clubhouse Operations, Rob] McDonald has not only watched as the Nationals have transformed from baseball’s Island of Misfit Toys into an organization that expects to compete for a division title every season, but he has helped shape it, in tiny but tangible ways.
“The reality is,” [baseball player, Drew] Storen said, “I’m pretty terrible at life during the season. These guys take the pressure off.”