Contact: ee@renoaces.com / 775-334-7023

College: Bowling Green State University

Bio: Eric Edelstein is currently the President for the Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Greater Nevada Field. With real estate magnate Herb Simon as managing partner, he supervises all business, baseball and event operations at Greater Nevada Field as well as Simon Family land holdings in Reno.

Edelstein, 45, formerly oversaw concept, launch and operations of Reno 1868 FC, the second division professional soccer franchise and top affiliate of the San Jose Earthquakes. He departed the Aces in a full time capacity following the 2022 season and served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Reno in 2023.

He originally joined the Aces in June, 2013, after 10 years with the Double-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, working in Wichita and Northwest Arkansas under the ownership of Rich Products Corporation. Prior to the 2008 Naturals inaugural season, Edelstein orchestrated the relocation to Northwest Arkansas by overseeing the construction of the ballpark and launch of the franchise.

Before moving to Wichita, Edelstein served as General Manager of the Jamestown Jammers in Jamestown, NY. The team’s parent club, the Florida Marlins, won the World Series in 2003, earning Edelstein a World Series ring.

A native of Cleveland, OH, Edelstein earned a degree in sport organization management and a minor in marketing from Bowling Green State University. He started his career in professional baseball in high school as an intern for his hometown team, the Cleveland Indians. Over the course of his career, Edelstein has filled many roles for several professional sports teams including the Buffalo Bisons and the Cleveland Lumberjacks Professional Hockey Club.