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Battle Jacks Hire Gregory Pietsch as Assistant GM for Food & Beverage and Corporate Event Sales
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Battle Jacks Hire Gregory Pietsch as Assistant GM for Food & Beverage and Corporate Event Sales
Former intern returns to lead reimagined fan experience and premium hospitality efforts ahead of 2026 seasonBATTLE CREEK, Mich. (November 25, 2025). The Battle Creek Battle Jacks today announced the hiring of Gregory Pietsch as Assistant General Manager, overseeing Food & Beverage operations and Corporate Event Sales for the franchise.
Pietsch is no stranger to the organization, he previously served as a Battle Jacks intern in 2022. Since then, he’s led event & hospitality (food & beverage) programming as the Events Director at the La Porte Civic Auditorium in Indiana, managing concerts, corporate events, and community gatherings. In his return to Battle Creek, he will take a leading role in reshaping the game-day experience and helping to grow the team’s hospitality and event business.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Gregory back to Battle Creek,” said GM Sam Connell. “His energy, professionalism, and firsthand knowledge of our fan base make him a perfect fit as we reimagine what a night at MCCU Field can look like. This is a key hire as we continue to elevate our hospitality, food service, and group event offerings in 2026 and beyond.”
As Assistant GM, Pietsch will be responsible for launching and managing the team’s enhanced "9 and Dine" menu model, supporting execution of the new Meijer 5-Game Battle Pack, and serving as the primary contact for corporate groups and special event bookings at the ballpark.
“Coming back to Battle Creek and the Battle Jacks is a full-circle moment for me,” said Pietsch. “There’s real momentum behind what this organization is building, and I’m excited to help deliver a fan experience that’s bigger, better, and more memorable than ever.”
Pietsch is in the process of relocating from Indiana and will work remotely in the short term as he settles back into the Cereal City.
This announcement marks another step forward for the Battle Jacks’ new ownership group as they continue to level up the fan experience in 2026. With the Battle Pack membership program off to a strong start, and the club’s premium food strategy earning enthusiastic early feedback, the team is putting key pieces in place to deliver on its promise of a reimagined ballpark experience for fans, groups, and community partners alike.
For media inquiries, please contact Battle Jacks General Manager at sam@battlejacksbaseball.com.
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The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 25 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, more than 400 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX).
League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com) and ESPN+. Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com. For more information, visit www.battlejacksbaseball.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Battle Jacks as your favorite team.
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