Business View Magazine - Mar 2024

This prompted other innovative experiences in the spacious stadium. With a capacity exceeding 7000, attendees could spread out, and engage in activities like playing catch, watching movies on the video board, or enjoying a beverage. CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF BISCUITS BASEBALL Murphy explains the structure of minor league baseball, where, in the case of the Biscuits, player development is overseen by the Tampa Bay Rays. “We have a great partnership with the Rays, we like to make sure that they have everything they need. The Rays have had a ton of success throughout their minor league system,” highlights Murphy. The Montgomery Biscuits serve as a platform for showcasing future Major League Baseball stars, offering local fans a rare opportunity to witness top-tier talent in their backyard. Reflecting on the team’s success over the past two decades, he says, “We have gone to the playoffs for eight straight years, and that sustained success that the Rays have had in drafting players, signing players as free agents, developing those players for them to make an impact, it only benefits us. If you’re a hardcore baseball fan, you’re not going to find a higher level of talent in a two-hour radius unless you go to Atlanta and watch the Braves play. But you’re not going to find anything locally that is this talent level.” LOOKING AHEAD TO 2024 In anticipation of the 20th anniversary, Murphy outlines the priorities for 2024. Celebrating the rich history of the Biscuits, honoring past players, and engaging fans through storytelling are at the forefront. “That’s a huge piece of what we’re doing to create the best experience that we possibly can in Riverwalk Stadium for our fans, both here locally and fans that are visiting from out of town.We want them to be able to come and say,‘I went to a game at Riverwalk Stadium, I saw the Montgomery Biscuits. It was the best experience I have had in minor league baseball,” he portrays. For 2 decades Riverwalk Stadium has been 70 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 03