Key Takeaways
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell joins the Players Health Foundation Board of Directors to guide baseball program investments
Players Health recently committed to giving back 1% of company revenue to fund youth sports programs, equipment, and safety initiatives
The Foundation, launched in 2022, focuses on removing barriers to youth sports through equipment funding, coach training, and community events
Snell will serve as a brand ambassador to connect the Foundation with leagues, coaches, and communities lacking access and safety resources
Players Health has expanded its advisory network, including former ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, who joined the NIL Advisory Board in April 2025
Foundation Board Role and Baseball Focus
Players Health announced on November 3 that MLB pitcher Blake Snell will join the Players Health Foundation Board of Directors. In this position, Snell will direct funding decisions for new baseball programs designed to reduce entry barriers for youth players across the country.
The Foundation launched in 2022 with a mission to eliminate obstacles to youth sports participation. It operates by funding equipment purchases, delivering educational resources, training coaches, and hosting community events that expand access for young athletes.
Snell’s board appointment follows Players Health’s recent announcement that the company will allocate 1% of its revenue to the Foundation. This funding model provides a consistent resource stream for program expansion and equipment distribution.
Brand Ambassador and Strategic Partnerships
Beyond his board duties, Snell will function as a brand ambassador for the Foundation. This role includes raising awareness of the Foundation’s work, facilitating partnerships with baseball organizations, and using his professional platform to reach leagues and coaches in underserved areas.
“Baseball has served as a significant support system in my life,” said Snell. “Being able to bring to others what the game has given to me is something that I am deeply passionate about. Players Health is truly changing the youth sports landscape with its unwavering commitment to safety and accessibility.”
The ambassador role allows Snell to leverage connections within professional baseball to identify communities where Foundation resources can address specific safety or access gaps. His involvement aims to ensure funding reaches neighborhoods and programs where impact potential is highest.
Players Health’s Expanded Advisory Network
Snell becomes the latest prominent figure to join Players Health’s advisory structure. In April 2025, former ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski joined the company’s NIL Advisory Board, bringing expertise in college athletics and name, image, and likeness developments.
“When someone who has reached the highest level of the game chooses to invest in the next generation, it carries real weight,” said Tyrre Burks, Founder and CEO of Players Health. “Blake understands how deeply the game can shape a young person’s future and is taking real, tangible steps to build a safer, more accessible path for the next generation of athletes.”
Players Health operates as a sports technology company providing digital risk management services, reporting tools, and insurance products to sports organizations. The company positions athlete health and safety as core to its platform, which organizations use to manage compliance responsibilities.
Foundation Program Priorities
With Snell’s board leadership, the Foundation will prioritize three areas within baseball: safety equipment distribution, affordability initiatives, and grassroots program growth. The goal is to create environments where more youth players can participate in baseball with adequate protective equipment and trained coaching.
The Foundation’s work extends beyond equipment grants. Programs include coach education on injury prevention, safety protocol training, and community events that introduce baseball to areas with limited organized sports infrastructure. These initiatives target both urban and rural communities where cost and access create participation barriers.
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