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PBATS Elects New Executive Members at Winter Meetings

ORLANDO (December 14, 2025) — The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) proudly announces the election of new executive board members during the Winter Meetings held in Orlando, Florida. This…

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Guardians Win Minor League Athletic Training Staff of the Year

Cleveland Guardians’ Take Home Top Staff Honor Across Minor League Baseball Athletic Training ORLANDO — The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) is proud to announce the Cleveland Guardians minor…

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Manny Lopez Wins Minor League Athletic Trainer of the Year

Reds’ Latin American Medical Coordinator Takes Home Top Honor Across Minor Leagues ORLANDO — The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) is proud to recognize Manny Lopez of the Cincinnati…

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Toronto Blue Jays Win MLB Athletic Training Staff of the Year

Blue Jays Take Home Top Honor at MLB Winter Meetings ORLANDO — The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) is proud to announce the Toronto Blue Jays athletic training staff…

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Jeff Desjardins Inducted Into Maine Baseball Hall of Fame

Guardians’ Head Athletic Trainer Honored by Maine Baseball Hall of Fame For Jeff Desjardins, a lifelong passion for baseball and a career defined by quiet excellence came full circle this…

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PBATS Announces 2025 Dr. Clarence Livingood Scholarship Winners

Dr. Clarence Livingood Scholarship Winners Announced for 2025 The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) is honored to announce the recipients of the 2025 Dr. Clarence Livingood Scholarship: Kenjiro Shibuya…

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PBATS Announces 2025 Minor League Award Winners

Minor League Athletic Trainers Honored for Excellence in 2025 Season President Nick Kenney of the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) today announced the winners of the Minor League Athletic…

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A Season of Inclusion: Honoring the 2025 Ability Transcends Challenges Winners

Celebrating Inclusion: Recap of the 2025 Ability Transcends Challenges Awards The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS), in partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), proudly concluded its 2025…

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2025 Athletic Training Student Symposium: Save the Date!

PBATS Announces 2025 Athletic Training Student Symposium (VIRTUAL) The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) is proud to announce the return of its annual Athletic Training Student Symposium, set for…

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PBATS Announces 2nd Annual Ability Transcends Challenges Award Series

PBATS Honors Businesses Championing Disability Employment Across 20 MLB Cities The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) is proud to announce 2nd annual presentation of the “Ability Transcends Challenges” (ATC)…

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