AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have been honored with the second annual MiLB Sportsmanship Award, recognizing their commitment to fostering a culture of sportsmanship and professionalism on the field.
The award, presented by Minor League Baseball, highlights the exemplary conduct of the Diamondbacks’ four affiliates—Reno, Amarillo, Hillsboro and Visalia—during the 2025 season.
Michael Hill, MLB’s Senior Vice President of On-Field Operations, praised the organization, stating, “The players, coaches and managers in the Diamondbacks organization have shown tremendous professionalism and respect to their opponents, umpires and fans.”
Derrick Hall, Diamondbacks President, CEO & General Partner, expressed pride in the recognition, saying, “Being the second recipient of such a special recognition is a huge honor. Respect and sportsmanship belong in our game and is something that we stress to our players and staff.”
Chris Slivka, Arizona’s Director of Player Development, added, “It is a direct reflection of their commitment to our organizational standards as well as their respect for the umpires and their developmental process.”
The Diamondbacks were selected from a group of finalists that included the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants.
The organization has shown significant improvement in on-field behavior, with no suspensions for on-field conduct in 2025.