The partnership teams the College Baseball Hall of Fame with one of the most renowned global design firms to construct a dynamic showcase of college baseball within a community they both call home. In addition, the Kansas City metro area is also the location for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The addition of the College Baseball Hall of Fame will further embed the deeply rooted connection between Kansas City and America’s favorite pastime.

Jacobs has an extensive background in collegiate athletics, most recently as the Senior Associate Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer of the Atlantic 10 Conference. He is the co-founder of SP Athletics, a consulting firm specializing in sports recruiting, executive search, consulting and leadership development.