Why Cameron Young Wears the MLB Logo on His Collar
A family tie to commissioner Rob Manfred led to a loyalty deal that began when Young had little status.
Overview
- Cameron Young wears the Major League Baseball logo because MLB sponsors him in a direct, athlete-level partnership.
- Young traces the deal to Sleepy Hollow Country Club, where his father was head pro and Rob Manfred was a member, and says Manfred asked him to wear the patch when he turned pro.
- Young accepted at a time when he had virtually no tour status, and he says the league has stayed an “awesome partner” as his career rose.
- The logo first sat on his sleeve during Korn Ferry Tour events, then moved to his right collar to make room for newer sponsors such as RBC.
- MLB has struck similar golfer deals before, including with Shawn Stefani, Peter Malnati, and Adam Long, and Young says he has not even used possible perks like free game tickets.