About

As a business professional and former player, my speciality is the business of baseball:

• Founded thegmsperspective.com, which provides analysis of the business side of baseball from the minors to MLB
• Content contributor to bizofbaseball.com, businessofsportsnetwork.com, oursportscentral.com,
• Strategic advisor to start-up clubs in the U.S. including the Plymouth Rivers Eels
• Broad operations experience ranging from success planning, player and team stats, marketing, and customer service
• 20+ years in the game, including experience as a pro relief pitcher with the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League – Team Captain and Team Leader in 6 categories including Wins, ERA, and Strike Outs

As a player, I was the go-to person when the game was on the line and I earned distinctions as Team Captain and Athlete of the Year through a tireless work ethic and an understanding of what it takes to win.

As a business professional, I have re-focused this same work ethic and demonstrated consistent ability in high-stress, high-volume business environments. I am quickly developing a name in the industry as an online contributor to many baseball and sports websites, and have personally founded and now manage thegmsperspective.com which provides in-depth analysis of the business side of the game.

In other business leadership roles, I have been recognized for consistently outstanding performance and have been promoted into leadership positions where my skills in management, sales, service, client and interpersonal relations, and problem solving can best be utilized.

With my baseball background, I understand the culture, demands, and expectations within a professional baseball organization, and my corporate skills can contribute to its ongoing growth as a business.

**Devon is member of The Professional Writers Association of Canada**

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, Tim Tebow, Chris Leak

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Atlanta Braves, Miami Dolphins, Florida Gators

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bobby Cox

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Braves WInning The World Series in 1995

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    CY Young's 511 Wins

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    SEC

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  • Greg Pinto posted 389 days ago

    Greg Pinto

    Hey, Devon! Just stopping by to say that I've been following your baseball articles for a while now, and really enjoy your analysis. Keep up the great work!

    -Greg

  • Kevin Markum posted 453 days ago

    Kevin Markum

    Come read why Scott Podsednik is an ideal choice for the Braves outfield in 2011. Let me know your opinion: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/521256-atlanta-braves-the-case-for-signing-scott-podsednik-for-2011

  • Ash Marshall posted 631 days ago

    Ash Marshall

    Hey Devon,

    Here's a couple baseball stories I thought you might enjoy reading. The first is a behind the scenes look at putting together the Mets new Hall of Fame and museum that opened in April, and the second is an interview with the man who owns the Mookie Wilson ball that got through Billy Buckner's legs in '86.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/396082-behind-the-scenes-at-the-new-york-mets-hall-of-fame-and-museum

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/396094-the-remarkable-story-of-the-ball-that-got-through-billy-buckners-legs

    Any feedback would be fantastic.

    Cheers,

    Ash

  • Tyler Spence posted 631 days ago

    Tyler Spence

    hey devon, did a article with ur angels mentioned, if u could give it a read i would appreciate it


    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/396016-mona-vie-the-drink-of-the-boston-red-sox-la-angels-houston-rockets?just_published=1

  • Michael Cohen posted 639 days ago

    Michael Cohen

    Replacing Oliver Perez and John Maine. Who the Mets can get? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/392863-then-there-were-10-replacing-mets-maine-perez

  • Richard Bowler posted 703 days ago

    Richard Bowler

    If you want a good laugh check out my new slide show on the greatest sports mullets of all time.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/361486-the-10-greatest-mullets-of-all-time

  • Richard Bowler posted 732 days ago

    Richard Bowler

    Check out my new Mock Draft
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/343886-nfl-mock-draft-2010-version-20

  • Richard Bowler posted 735 days ago

    Richard Bowler

    Tell me what you think.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/342807-the-10-worst-sports-broadcasters-and-commentators

  • Ash Marshall posted 744 days ago

    Ash Marshall

    Hey Devon,

    I recently had the chance to speak with first-time Olympian John Daly. I hope you get a chance to check it out.


    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/336669-interviewing-an-olympian-team-usas-john-daly-talks-about-vancouver-2010

    Thanks,

    Ash

  • Joel Reuter posted 771 days ago

    Joel Reuter

    The newest addition in my MLB Franchise Top 10 series is on the Padres. Take a look when you get a chance and let me know what you think of my rankings.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/319628-joels-mlb-franchise-top-10-san-diego-padres

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