Temerity Baseball

Temerity Baseball
IndustrySports management
Founded2018 (2018)
FounderAndy Sandler
Headquarters
Washington D.C.
Websitehttps://www.temeritycap.com/pages/temerity-baseball/

Temerity Baseball is a subsidiary of Temerity Capital Partners, which owns and managers several minor league baseball teams as well as minority ownership in the Tampa Bay Rays. They are headquartered in Washington, D.C.

History

Andy Sandler is the founder and CEO of Temerity Baseball.[1]

In October 2018, Temerity purchased the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, a Single-A minor league baseball team in the Carolina League, an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.[2] The team was previously known as the Kannapolis Intimidators.[3] Temerity also owns the Cannon Ballers' home stadium, Atrium Health Ballpark.

In January 2022, Temerity acquired the Greensboro Grasshoppers, a High-A baseball team in the South Atlantic League, affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[4] The Grasshoppers were acquired from Greensboro Baseball LLC along with the Grasshoppers' home stadium, First National Bank Field.

In January 2024, Temerity purchased the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent minor league baseball team.[5] The team was acquired from Nashville investors, Nathan and Keri Lyons, who had changed the name to the Lexington Counter Clocks the year before.[6] Temerity also owns the home stadium, Legends Field.

In October 2025, Temerity joined a limited partnership group for a minority interest in the Tampa Bay Rays.[7] The partnership group included investors connected to the Tampa Bay area such as NBA player Shane Battier,[8] Mike Salvino, and Terry Bellinger.

Teams

Team League Year acquired Notes
Greensboro Grasshoppers[9] South Atlantic League (High-A) 2022
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers[10] Carolina League (Single-A) 2018
Lexington Legends[11] Atlantic League of Professional Baseball 2024
Tampa Bay Rays[12] Major League Baseball 2025 Minority stake

References

  1. ^ Stansell, Ben (January 6, 2022). "'Reason for the decision': Sandler says Cannon Ballers ownership inspired purchase of Greensboro team". Salisbury Post. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  2. ^ "Temerity Baseball Purchases Kannapolis Intimidators". Minor League Baseball. November 1, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  3. ^ Briggs, Janet (October 21, 2025). "Kannapolis Cannon Ballers owner shares development lessons at Power in Partnership". Salisbury Post. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  4. ^ "Temerity Baseball has acquired the Greensboro Grasshoppers, the High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates". Minor League Baseball. January 4, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  5. ^ Massengill, Dustin (January 25, 2024). "Counter Clocks no more after Lexington's professional baseball team changes ownership". Fox 56 News.
  6. ^ "Lexington Legends change team name to Counter Clocks". Fox 56 News. March 6, 2023.
  7. ^ Mayer, Rick; Newborn, Steve (October 7, 2025). "New Rays owners offer criteria for Tampa-area stadium search, with a plan to open by 2029". WUSF (FM). Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  8. ^ Hoornstra, Jon Paul (October 7, 2025). "Rays New Ownership Group Includes Former NBA Champion, Duke Star". Newsweek.
  9. ^ Reichard, Kevin (January 4, 2022). "Temerity Baseball acquires Greensboro Grasshoppers". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  10. ^ "Temerity Baseball Buys Intimidators". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. November 1, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  11. ^ Amling, Alicia (January 25, 2024). "Lexington Professional Baseball Acquired by Temerity Baseball". Temerity Capital Partners. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  12. ^ "Tampa Bay Rays Ownership Committed to Winning Culture, New Ballpark". MLB.com. October 7, 2025. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
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