Oakland Ballers Launch Fan Ownership Campaign

The Oakland Ballers, a new independent minor league baseball team in the Pioneer League, have launched a community investment campaign allowing fans to purchase ownership stakes. This initiative aims to revolutionize sports ownership by giving fans unprecedented rights and a real seat at the table, including input on team location, logo changes, and key front office hires. The Ballers hope to fill the void left by the departures of the Golden State Warriors, Oakland Raiders, and the impending move of the Oakland A's to Las Vegas. The campaign has seen robust support, with over 800 shares reserved by midday on the launch day. Co-founders Paul Freedman and Bryan Carmel were inspired by a reverse boycott last summer and seek to create a team that accrues value for fans and owners alike. The campaign is powered by DealMaker and represents a new standard in fan engagement in sports team ownership.