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104-398: Baseball Factory was founded in 1994 by CEO Steve Sclafani, to provide a service that would train and educate players on the college recruiting process. In 2004, Baseball Factory acquired Team One Baseball, a baseball company for top-flight showcases. Baseball Factory provides high school baseball players with professional instruction, showcase opportunities, tournaments, and ongoing guidance in

208-426: A Triple-A team of the same name. Residents and businesses in the area desired a Major League team. Denver's Mile High Stadium was built originally as Denver Bears Stadium, a minor league baseball stadium that could be upgraded to major league standards. Several previous attempts to bring Major League Baseball to Colorado had failed. In 1958, New York lawyer William Shea proposed the new Continental League as

312-652: A T-shirt using moisture-wicking synthetic fabric . After graduating from the University of Maryland , Plank developed his first prototype of the shirt, which he gave to his Maryland teammates and friends who had gone on to play in the National Football League , and soon improved the design, creating a new T-shirt built from microfibers that wicked moisture away. Major competing brands including Nike , Adidas and Reebok would soon follow with their own moisture-wicking apparel. Plank opted to use

416-539: A business leader concerned with creating American jobs, I disagree with the decision to exit the Paris accord. On August 14, 2017, Plank removed himself from Trump's Manufacturing Jobs Initiative Council, following backlash over Trump's response to the events in Charlottesville, Virginia . In June 2018 a Facebook post emerged stating that Under Armour clothing was flammable and resulted in severe burn injuries to

520-577: A child. Though no recall was issued and no evidence suggests the brand's items were not in compliance with federal regulations, a 2008 study by the United States Forest Service found that Under Armour's material was more likely to result in a burn injury of the wearer than most other undergarment materials. In November 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made public that Under Armour's accounting policies had been under scrutiny for more than two years. In July 2020,

624-462: A few games. The uniform featured the team name in silver with purple trim, and letters and numerals in purple with white trim. In the 2005 season, the Rockies started wearing black sleeveless alternate uniforms, featuring "Colorado" letters and numerals in silver with purple and white trim. The uniforms also included black undershirts, and for a few games in 2005, purple undershirts. The Rockies retired

728-405: A field in which it competes with other sports apparel companies. One of its most fiscally beneficial marketing strategies has been its collaboration with actor Dwayne Johnson , who has endorsed the company since January 2016. Under Armour has a partnership with PGA Tour player Jordan Spieth who they signed an endorsement with in 2013. Spieth has won three majors to date (the 2015 Masters ,

832-415: A foundation for a great company through an ideal work-life balance for staff, facilitating a ‘work-hard, play-hard’ culture helps Factory Athletics stand out from the crowd. In 2017, Baseball Factory continues to see a growing number of former alums reaching their dreams of playing collegiate baseball as 100% of NCAA Division I & II rosters and 96% of Division III rosters have at least one Factory alum on

936-459: A general atmosphere of dysfunction and unaccountability in Colorado's front office. General manager Jeff Bridich resigned the following month. On April 10, 2024, during a charter flight on a United Airlines Boeing 757, coach Hensley Meulens posted a video of himself seated in the captain's seat mid-flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident. One of

1040-446: A marketing campaign featuring women hunters including an American woman named Sarah Bowmar. In August 2016 a video filmed by Bowmar, showing her husband spearing a bear and then rejoicing that he had hit it, went viral. The bear was found dead the next day. Under Armour was heavily criticized worldwide and as result, the company ended its contract with Bowmar a few days after the video became known. On February 7, 2017, two weeks into

1144-636: A member club of the National League (NL) West Division . The team plays its home baseball games at Coors Field , which is located in the Lower Downtown area of Denver. The club is owned by the Monfort brothers and managed by Bud Black . The Rockies began as an expansion team for the 1993 season and played their home games for their first two seasons at Mile High Stadium . Since 1995 , they have played at Coors Field, which has earned

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1248-510: A product with scent control technology in 2012 titled, "Under Armour Scent Control". This line claims to be designed so that the wearer's scent cannot be detected. Under Armour developed a new type of shirt called "Coldblack", which is designed to reflect heat and keep athletes cool in the sun. Under Armour has come out with new styles for football uniforms. In October 2012, Under Armour created "The Wounded Warrior" project for football uniforms. The University of Hawaii and Boston College wore

1352-405: A purple-brimmed variation as an alternate. The team previously wore an all-purple cap with "CR" in black trimmed in silver, and in the 2018 season, caps with the "CR" in silver to commemorate the team's 25th anniversary. In 2022, the Rockies were one of seven additional teams to don Nike 's "City Connect" uniforms. The set is predominantly green and white with printed mountain range motifs adorning

1456-796: A reported US$ 250,000,000 over 10 years. Nike ultimately re-signed Durant after agreeing to structure a contract, offering US$ 300,000,000. On January 21, 2014, it was announced that the University of Notre Dame and Under Armour had come to terms with providing uniforms and athletic equipment for the university. This 10-year deal was the largest of its kind in the history of college athletics and became effective July 1, 2014. As of 2014, Under Armour had an operating profit of more than 30%, accelerating from its 2013 pace. The company's share price soared 62.5% that year. After its November 2013 acquisition of digital app maker MapMyFitness for US$ 150,000,000, in February 2015 Under Armour announced it had purchased

1560-429: A reputation as a hitter's park , as demonstrated by the 1995 team that had four players ( Dante Bichette , Vinny Castilla , Andrés Galarraga , and Larry Walker ) each hit for 30 home runs; they were nicknamed the "Blake Street Bombers." The Rockies have qualified for the postseason five times, each time as a Wild Card winner . In 2007 , the team earned its only NL pennant after winning 14 of their final 15 games in

1664-722: A rival to the two existing major leagues. In 1960, the Continental League announced that play would begin in April 1961 with eight teams, including one in Denver headed by Bob Howsam . The new league quickly evaporated, never playing a game, when the National League reached expansion agreements to put teams in New York City and Houston , removing much of the impetus behind the Continental League effort. Following

1768-494: A roster. 41% of the players who played in the 2017 NCAA Division I College World Series were Factory alums. In 2004, Baseball Factory acquired Team One Baseball, a baseball company for top-flight showcases. Team One Baseball hosts showcases throughout the country for top players to perform in front of college coaches and professional scouts. Together, Baseball Factory and Team One Baseball have assisted players in obtaining over $ 500 million in college scholarships. Baseball Factory

1872-563: A sneaker endorsement deal. In 2015, Under Armour released plans for their new Under Armour Fitness Performance Center powered by FX Studios at the Bank of America Building at 10 Light Street in Baltimore . The Fitness Performance Center is planned to take place in the building's lobby, covering historic murals of Baltimore's history by art deco artist Hildreth Meiere with artificial turf flooring. This plan has been seen as controversial due to

1976-504: A strategic partnership with Babe Ruth Baseball to become their Official Player Development Partner in early 2017. The partnership provides youth players with new opportunities to develop their baseball skills and fulfill their dream of playing in college. The organizations will work together to continue promoting mental and physical development for athletes within the Babe Ruth League. In January 2017, Baseball Factory announced

2080-766: A strategic partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods , the largest U.S. based full-line sporting goods retailer to become the Official Sporting Goods Supplier for the Factory and work with DICK'S to serve as the on-field instructional partner for the DICK’S Sporting Goods Baseball Training Experience. In 2014, Baseball Factory teamed up with Bowman Baseball to become the official card of Baseball Factory. The partnership reaches thousands of serious ballplayers through numerous grassroots efforts. Bowman will also serve as

2184-563: A voluntary recall of all Under Armour brand athletic cups . The cups might break when hit, posing a risk of serious injury. They were sold from January 2006 to March 2009. On November 3, 2011, the CPSC announced a voluntary recall of all Under Armour Defender chin straps. The straps pose a laceration hazard when a player contacts the metal snap. They were sold from January 2008 to September 2011. Under Armour promotes its products by sponsorship agreements with athletes, celebrities, and sports teams,

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2288-517: A year. Under Armour's global headquarters are located in Baltimore , Maryland, with additional offices located in Amsterdam (European headquarters), Austin , Guangzhou , Hong Kong , Houston , Jakarta , London , Mexico City , Munich , New York City , Panama City (international headquarters), Paris , Pittsburgh , Portland , San Francisco , São Paulo , Santiago , Seoul , Shanghai (Greater Chinese headquarters), and Toronto . For

2392-579: Is a Bluetooth module, accelerometer and gyroscope. In November 2020, Under Armour announced a new brand in partnership with NBA star Stephen Curry called the Curry Brand. The launch follows Under Armour's quarterly earnings, resulting in $ 1.43 billion in revenue, which was flat in comparison to 2019. On April 29, 2009, the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced

2496-652: Is a Premier Scouting Partner for Baseball America , the leading source in the nation for in-depth articles on high school, college, minor league and major league baseball players. Baseball Factory’s scouting staff provides Baseball America with detailed scouting reports on the thousands of players seen throughout the year. Baseball Factory announced a strategic partnership with "Little League International" in March 2009 in order to provide youth players worldwide with increased player development and college placement opportunities. Little League International named Baseball Factory as

2600-531: Is an American sportswear company that manufactures footwear and apparel headquartered in Baltimore , Maryland, United States. Under Armour was founded on September 25, 1996, by Kevin Plank , a then-24 year old former special teams captain of the University of Maryland football team . Plank initially began the business from his grandmother's basement in Washington, D.C. He spent his time traveling along

2704-646: Is an Under Armour program that promotes women using exercise and fitness to fight breast cancer . UA Freedom is an Under Armour program that supports the efforts of the Wounded Warrior Project whose mission is to honor, raise awareness, and aid wounded veterans and military service members. UA Win Global is a children's athletics program which focuses on "underserved communities" by enhancing play areas, investing in sports programs and providing support for sports coaches. As of 2012, Under Armour

2808-489: Is honored at Coors Field alongside Helton, Walker, and Robinson with his initials. The Rockies have not re-issued Carlos Gonzalez 's number 5 since he left the team after 2018. First base: Second base: Shortstop: Third base: Outfield: The Rockies developed an on-and-off rivalry with the Arizona Diamondbacks , often attributed to both teams being the newest in the division. Colorado had joined

2912-462: Is integrated into all Baseball and Softball Factory events across the nation. Baseball and Softball Factory uses the Ball Coach radar to capture player data for use in evaluation and training. This data is provided directly to players, parents and coaches to give them a framework for where they stand nationwide and how to continue their on-field success. Baseball Factory announced the formation of

3016-565: Is partnered with a number of companies in the industry. In 2007, Baseball Factory entered a multi-year partnership with Under Armour , who became the title sponsor for various Baseball Factory and Team One Baseball events. These events include the Under Armour All-America Game, Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts, Under Armour National Teams, Under Armour Baseball Factory National Training Camps and Under Armour Showcases, powered by Team One. Baseball Factory

3120-469: Is shared with the Arizona Diamondbacks . On June 1, 2006, USA Today reported that Rockies management, including manager Clint Hurdle , had instituted an explicitly Christian code of conduct for the team's players, banning men's magazines (such as Maxim and Playboy ) and sexually explicit music from the team's clubhouse. The article sparked controversy, and soon-after The Denver Post published an article featuring many Rockies players contesting

3224-609: Is the first Colorado player to have his number (17) retired, which happened on August 17, 2014. Jackie Robinson 's No. 42, was retired throughout all of baseball in 1997. Larry Walker , the first member of the Baseball Hall of Fame wearing a Colorado Rockies hat, became the second Colorado player to have his number (33) retired, which occurred in 2021. Keli McGregor had worked with the Rockies since their inception in 1993, rising from senior director of operations to team president in 2002, until his death on April 20, 2010. He

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3328-467: Is used at every Under Armour National Tryout and College PREP event and the video-capture software is used by nearly every collegiate program. Using DataVolley, the player videos record each player performing at their very best during live in-game action in a statistically relevant way. Baseball Factory (Factory Athletics) celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2014 by being selected as one of Washington Post’s Top Workplaces based on employee feedback. Building

3432-598: The 2015 U.S. Open and the 2017 Open Championship ) and has launched his own golf shoe, "Spieth One". Under Armour has worked with Hollywood to boost its profile. Its product placement dates to the 1999 sports drama Any Given Sunday , and has since included Friday Night Lights (2004), The Blind Side (2009), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Lone Survivor (2013), The Martian (2015), and television series The Wire and House of Cards . Under Armour worked with costume designer Alexandra Byrne to create base-layer garments for characters in several films in

3536-752: The 2017 National League Wild Card Game , which Arizona won. The Rockies also have clashed in divisional matchups with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants particularly as both teams often thwarted the Rockies' postseason ambitions by winning the division. The Rockies have never won the NL West while the Dodgers and Giants have combined for 21 division titles since the Rockies began play in 1993. Pitchers Catchers Infielders Outfielders Manager Under Armour Under Armour, Inc.

3640-630: The American League (AL) champions Boston Red Sox in four games. As the Rockies were swept in their only World Series appearance, they are one of only two teams never to win a World Series game, along with the Seattle Mariners , who have never reached the World Series. At the end of 2024, the Rockies have an all-time record of 2,321–2,699 . This .462 winning percentage is one of the worst among active MLB franchises . After

3744-765: The Colorado Rockies , and the Pittsburgh Pirates , Clint Hurdle , joined the Baseball Factory team as a hitting advisor. The summer of 2005 marked the first ever Baseball Express Cape Cod High School Classic, powered by the Baseball Factory. The game featured 36 of the best rising senior and junior high school baseball players in the nation, including 17 future selections in Major League Baseball ’s amateur draft. On January 1, 2007, Under Armour selected Baseball Factory as

3848-563: The Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals , the Rockies became the only one of Denver's franchises in the five major North American professional sports leagues (MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, & NHL) yet to win a championship. Denver had long been a hotbed of minor league baseball as far back as the late 19th century with the original Denver Bears (or Grizzlies) competing in the Western League before being replaced in 1955 by

3952-491: The Marvel Cinematic Universe . Under Armour has a partnership with NBA athlete Stephen Curry , who is considered to be the "face of their footwear line". Originally signed to Nike , Curry joined with Under Armour in the 2013 offseason. As Curry became a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Award winner and one of the most popular athletes in the world, sales of his shoes have become a major factor for

4056-828: The NASDAQ in November 2005, raising $ 153m of capital. In late 2007, Under Armour opened its first full-line full-price retail location at the Westfield Annapolis mall in Annapolis, Maryland . It has since opened several specialty stores and factory outlet locations in Canada, China, and 39 states including the opening of its first Brand House in Baltimore in 2013 and second Brand House in Tysons, Virginia . In 2009,

4160-711: The Pittsburgh drug trials in 1985, an unsuccessful attempt was made to purchase the Pittsburgh Pirates and relocate them. However, in January 1990, Colorado's chances for a new team improved when Coors Brewing Company became a limited partner with the AAA Denver Zephyrs . In 1991, as part of Major League Baseball's two-team expansion (along with the Florida (now Miami) Marlins ), an ownership group representing Denver led by John Antonucci and Michael I. Monus

4264-577: The 323 draft eligible players from the Under Armour All-America Game were selected in the MLB Amateur Draft including 83 first round picks. In 2017, the game celebrates its 10th anniversary, and will again be broadcast on MLB Network. In March, 2009, Baseball Factory announced a strategic partnership with Little League International in order to provide youth players worldwide with increased player development and college placement opportunities. Little League International named Baseball Factory as

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4368-556: The Administration's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement as climate change continues to threaten our planet, our cities and our economies. Climate change is real and must be taken seriously by our business community, our customers, our neighbors and our elected officials. Sustainability has always been part of our DNA: it's integral to how we live and work and is essential to our environment. As

4472-526: The B.A.S.E.-H.I.T. Foundation) was established alongside Baseball Factory in 1994, by current CEO Steve Sclafani. Factory Athletics Foundation promotes baseball & softball education and quality of life for children across America. It provides underprivileged children an opportunity to enhance their experiences through player development camps, national tournaments, showcases and college recruiting programs within Baseball & Softball Factory. In addition,

4576-694: The British spelling " armour " in the company name because the toll-free vanity number was still available for that version. People began to take notice of the brand when a front-page photo of USA Today featured Oakland Raiders quarterback Jeff George wearing an Under Armour mock turtleneck . Under Armour's first major sale came when an equipment manager from Georgia Tech requested 10 shirts from Plank. Contracts with NC State , Arizona State , and other Division I football teams followed. That year, Under Armour launched several new apparel lines including ColdGear, TurfGear, AllseasonGear, and StreetGear. By

4680-559: The CEO's personal attitudes being reflected onto the company's partners and employees. On February 15, eight days following Plank's statements, Plank took out a full-page ad in the Baltimore Sun to clarify his position and that of the company. The letter acknowledged that he had used "a choice of words that did not accurately reflect my intent" and described how his company valued diversity, entrepreneurship and job creation. He condemned

4784-522: The East Coast with nothing but apparel in the trunk of his car. His first team sale came at the end of 1996 with a $ 17,000 sale. From his grandmother's Washington, D.C.-area rowhouse, Plank moved to Baltimore. As a fullback at the University of Maryland , Plank got tired of having to change out of the sweat-soaked T-shirts worn under his jersey; however, he noticed that his compression shorts worn during practice stayed dry. This inspired him to make

4888-492: The Exclusive and Official Player Development Partner of Little League Baseball . In July, 2009, Baseball Factory and The American Legion formed a partnership to provide baseball players nationwide with increased player development and college placement opportunities. Diamond Sports , a leading sports manufacturer specializing in baseball products, entered a strategic partnership with Baseball Factory on July 31, 2009. As

4992-638: The Exclusive and Official Player Development Partner of Little League Baseball. The primary focus of the partnership is the Little League Youth Clinic and Skills Challenges, powered by Baseball Factory. Baseball Factory conducts these events for Little and Junior League division players. The events are held at Little League, minor league, college and high school facilities nationwide. In July, 2009, Baseball Factory partnered with American Legion Baseball in order to provide amateur players with new opportunities to develop their skills. Together

5096-722: The Foundation provides college scholarships to select candidates based on need. Factory Foundation By The Numbers: 2,000+ Players awarded Baseball & Softball Factory scholarships or college scholarships 3,000+ Pounds of used equipment has been collected and donated to all corners of the world $ 750,000+ of Support provided by Factory Foundation National High School Baseball Coaches Association www.baseballfactory.com Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver . The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as

5200-649: The MLB record. The Rockies were MLB's first team based in the Mountain Time Zone . They have reached the Major League Baseball postseason five times, each time as the National League wild card team. Twice ( 1995 and 2009 ), they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. In 2007 , the Rockies advanced to the World Series , only to be swept by the Boston Red Sox . The team's stretch run

5304-695: The Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. Like their expansion brethren, the Marlins, they have never won a division title since their establishment and they, along with the Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates, are also one of three MLB teams that have never won their current division. The Rockies have played their home games at Coors Field since 1995. Their spring training home, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona, opened in March 2011 and

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5408-484: The NL West in 1993, while the Diamondbacks are the newest team in the league; founded in 1998. The two teams have met twice in the postseason; notably during the 2007 National League Championship Series , which saw the Rockies enter the postseason as a wild card, and went on to upset the division champion Diamondbacks in a sweep en route to the franchise's lone World Series appearance . The two teams met again in

5512-550: The Official Baseball of Baseball Factory, Diamond Sports will have a presence at all events including the Under Armour All-America game, powered by Baseball Factory. Baseball Factory announced a partnership with EyeBlack.com in November 2011. EyeBlack.com, the official EyeBlack of athletes and fans, will have a significant presence at Baseball Factory events. 2012 proved to be a banner year with

5616-576: The Preferred Player ID Partner of AVCA Volleyball. This partnership allows Volleyball Factory to review all players attending an Under Armour Volleyball Factory National Tryout or College PREP event and recommend top players to the AVCA for Under Armour All-American Match and Phenom Program consideration. Volleyball Factory teamed with DataVolley to provide players with an edge in the recruiting process. The top-rated DataVolley system

5720-409: The Rockies also wear a purple alternate uniform, which they first unveiled in the 2000 season. The design featured "Colorado" in silver with black and white trim, and letters and numerals in black with white trim. At the start of the 2012 season, the Rockies introduced "Purple Mondays" in which the team wears its purple uniform every Monday game day, though the team continued to wear them on other days of

5824-558: The Rockies' team colors is purple which was inspired by the line "For purple mountain majesties" in " America the Beautiful ." The shades of the color used by the club lacked uniformity until PMS 2685 was established as the official purple beginning with the 2017 season . The Rockies' home uniform is white with purple pinstripes, and the Rockies are the first team in Major League history to wear purple pinstripes. The front of

5928-852: The Under Armour brand, with stock prices rising and falling based on the success of the Curry shoe line. On March 3, 2016, the company became the Official Match Ball Partner of the North American Soccer League , starting with their 2016 season. In May, Under Armour and UCLA announced plans for a 15-year, $ 280 million contract, making this the largest shoe and apparel sponsorship in NCAA history . On October 10, 2018, Under Armour announced that it has signed Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid to

6032-683: The University of Arizona, Jennie Finch to the All-America Pre-Season Tournament held at the Scrapyard Sports Complex in Conroe, Texas where she spoke to players and their families during the welcome meeting and worked on-field with both pitchers and catchers. Looking to build upon the success of Baseball and Softball divisions, Volleyball Factory is launched in 2013, led by former National Player of

6136-805: The Year and All-American at UCLA, Kristee Porter and the company transforms into Factory Athletics. Volleyball Factory now hosts over 40 events across in the country as well as high-level Player Development events such as Select Training at the NCAA Championship in that year's host city, Advanced Training in Colorado Springs, CO and at the Lake Placid Training Center in Lake Placid, NY. The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) recognized Volleyball Factory as

6240-423: The administration's ban on travel to and from seven primarily Muslim nations, adding "we will join a coalition of companies in opposition to any new actions that negatively impact our team, their families or our community." In a statement issued to reporters on June 2, Plank deplored the Trump Administration's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement : We at Under Armour are disappointed by

6344-400: The amateur baseball company to launch their baseball products through a grassroots effort. This partnership has included the Under Armour All-America Game, powered by Baseball Factory and held at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois , bringing together 40 of the top high school athletes in the country, selected by a committee of Baseball Factory scouts. Since the game’s inception in 2008, 284 of

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6448-456: The announcements of partnerships with major organizations to increase the overall experience for Baseball Factory athletes. Baseball Factory announced the formation of a partnership with HeavySwing , the original handle-weighted training bat. In November 2012, Baseball Factory announced a partnership with Easton , joining forces with a powerhouse in the industry to help create a unique player experience at Baseball Factory events, nationwide. At

6552-426: The black sleeveless uniform in 2022, replacing it with the "City Connect" uniform (see below). From 2002 to 2011, the Rockies wore alternate versions of their pinstriped white uniform, featuring the interlocking "CR" on the left chest and numerals on the right chest. This design featured sleeves until 2004, when they went with a vest design with black undershirts. In addition to the black sleeveless alternate uniform,

6656-584: The calorie and nutrition counting app maker MyFitnessPal for $ 475m, as well as the fitness app maker Endomondo for US$ 85,000,000. On January 6, 2016, Under Armour announced a strategic partnership with IBM to use IBM Watson 's cognitive computing technology to provide meaningful data from its IOT kit and UA Record app. In July 2016, Under Armour leased the 53,000-square-foot (4,900 m ) space formerly occupied by FAO Schwarz on New York's Fifth Avenue . FAO Schwarz had been paying $ 20 million in rent. The store's opening, originally planned for 2019,

6760-402: The chest. The lettering was taken from the official Colorado license plates . The right sleeve has a yellow patch featuring the shortened nickname "ROX", the "5280" sign representing the altitude of Denver, two black diamonds representing Double Diamond skiing, and the exact longitude and latitude of Coors Field. The left sleeve has the interlocking "CR" in white with green trim, and purple piping

6864-403: The claims made in the USA Today article. Former Rockies pitcher Jason Jennings said: "[The article in USA Today ] was just bad. I am not happy at all. Some of the best teammates I have ever had are the furthest thing from Christian," Jennings said. "You don't have to be a Christian to have good character. They can be separate. [The article] was misleading." On October 17, 2007, a week before

6968-550: The claims. Ticket sales resumed the next day, with all three home games selling out within two and a half hours. In March 2021, Ken Rosenthal and Nick Groke reported in The Athletic that, during the 2020 season, the Rockies had made baseball operations personnel work as clubhouse attendants in addition to their front office duties, resulting in work days lasting up to 17 hours. Former staffers described doing laundry for players while team personnel asked them for scouting and statistical information. The article further described

7072-527: The college recruiting process. Baseball Factory was founded in 1994 in Columbia, Maryland by current CEO Steve Sclafani, in order to train and educate high school players on the college recruiting process. Alongside Baseball Factory, Inc., an inner-city middle school baseball program called B.A.S.E.-H.I.T. Foundation (presently the Baseball Factory Team One Foundation) was also launched. As the B.A.S.E.-H.I.T. Foundation continued to evolve in downtown Baltimore, Baseball Factory took their program nationwide. By 1997,

7176-457: The company confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission had sent Wells Notices relating to Under Armour's accounting in 2015 and 2016. UA Give Back is Under Armour's effort to become involved in different facets of the world community. They have different branches in their organization that specialize in each cause that Under Armour supports. They consist of the UA Power in Pink , UA Freedom and UA Win Global . UA Power in Pink

7280-426: The company formed an alliance with Cal Ripken Jr. 's Ripken Baseball, including providing uniforms for the minor league Aberdeen IronBirds and youth teams participating in the Cal Ripken World Series. The company is reported to be the major commercial sponsor for the reality TV show Duck Dynasty and has garnered attention for taking a stand supporting show "patriarch" Phil Robertson . Under Armour provided

7384-488: The company received Wells Notices from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission , Mr. Plank the Under Armour's CEO, David Bergman. The notices are the result of its accounting revelations for the years 2015 and 2016 and "pull forward" sales for the same period. The same month, the company reported revenue decline of 41% for the Q2 of 2020 or $ 707.6 million. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic , Under Armour had to close its physical stores earlier that same year. Despite

7488-455: The end of 1996, Under Armour had sold 500 Under Armour HeatGear shirts, generating $ 17,000 for the company. In 1997, Plank had $ 100,000 in orders to fill and found a factory in Ohio to make the shirts. In 1999, Under Armour received its first big break when Warner Brothers used Under Armour in two of its feature films, Oliver Stone 's Any Given Sunday and The Replacements . Leveraging

7592-407: The fact that Kevin Plank , Nate Costa (president of FX Studios) and developer Cary Euwer used state and federal tax credits to restore the historical building, yet the historical murals are being covered up by turf flooring. Many historians and local Baltimoreans have expressed public outcry that the design should be reconsidered and the murals should be saved. In January 2016 Under Armour initiated

7696-538: The first game of the 2007 World Series against the Boston Red Sox, the Colorado Rockies announced that tickets were to be available to the general public via online sales only, despite prior arrangements to sell the tickets at local retail outlets. Five days later on October 22, California-based ticket vendor Paciolan, Inc., the sole contractor authorized by the Colorado Rockies to distribute tickets,

7800-462: The fiscal year 2018, Under Armour reported losses of US$ 46 million, with annual revenue of US$ 4.977 billion, an increase of 9.9% over the previous fiscal cycle. Under Armour's market capitalization was valued at over US$ 10.7 billion in November 2018. In 2014, sales of apparel, footwear and accessories represented 74.3%, 14% and 9.9% of net revenues, respectively. Revenue has grown steadily by 30% from 2010 to 2014. As of January 28, 2016,

7904-469: The forefront of the emerging performance apparel industry. In 2003, Under Armour launched their Women's Performance Gear product line. Under Armour announced an addition to their ColdGear product line, called Infrared, that was released in 2013. This line claims to dissipate and re-circulate heat around the wearer's body using ceramic powder. This was purportedly designed so that the wearer's heat signature will not be picked up. Under Armour also had released

8008-464: The formation of a strategic partnership with PONY Baseball & Softball as their Official Player Development Partner, providing amateur players across the country with new opportunities to develop their baseball and softball skills. The organizations will work together to provide PONY members with accelerated training events, showcases and baseball and softball clinics to supplement their experience with their local PONY Baseball and Softball teams. For

8112-743: The fourth quarter net revenues for 2015 increased 31% to $ 1.17 Billion while the full year net revenues increased 28% to $ 3.96 Billion. Based on these numbers, Under Armour has updated its 2016 net revenues outlook to approximately $ 4.95 Billion (+25%). Products manufactured by Under Armour include athletic shoes , t-shirts , jackets , hoodies , pants , leggings , shorts , athletic bras, athletic bags, face masks and accessories such as bags , gloves , caps and protective gear . Under Armour also produces American football , basketball and soccer uniforms, among other sports. The expansion of Under Armour's product lines, such as TurfGear, AllseasonGear, and StreetGear put Under Armour at

8216-516: The franchise, allowing the team to begin play in 1993. The Rockies shared Mile High Stadium with the National Football League (NFL)'s Denver Broncos for their first two seasons while Coors Field was constructed. It was completed for the 1995 Major League Baseball season . In 1993 , they began play in the National League West . That year the Rockies set the all-time Major League record for attendance, drawing 4,483,350 fans, still

8320-603: The leader in human performance and biomechanics, becomes the Official Sports Injury Prevention Partner of Baseball Factory in March 2017. Motus works to deliver technology to help maximize performance and reduce the risk of injury in athletics and the workplace. Baseball Factory will use the motusTHROW device to capture player data for use in injury prevention and training. This data will have a major impact on how players use and train their throwing arm, providing them with important analysis of

8424-475: The organizations will provide American Legion players with instructional camps, showcases and baseball clinics to supplement their experience with their local American Legion team. In 2010, Baseball Factory teamed up with Roberto's Kids, an international non-profit organization, and the Pittsburgh Pirates to host an equipment drive that sent donated baseball gear to underprivileged communities around

8528-507: The presenting partner for all draft coverage completed by Baseball Factory. This will include draft videos and articles promoted through the Baseball Factory web site. In 2015, Baseball Factory announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Pocket Radar , provider of innovative speed measurement technology designed for coaching and training. Pocket Radar's Ball Coach model is the Official Radar Gun of Baseball Factory and

8632-444: The presidency of Donald Trump , CEO Kevin Plank expressed his support for the administration and its friendliness to corporations. Numerous athletes contracted with Under Armour also spoke out in opposition to Plank's statements. Stephen Curry , the most valuable of the company's sponsorships, hinted that his loyalty to the company could be jeopardized if its actions do not reflect his values. Dwayne Johnson voiced disapproval with

8736-625: The program reached over 1,000 players from 46 different states and had placed 90% of their players in a college baseball program. In 1999, the National High School Baseball Coaches Association recognized Baseball Factory as the number one recruiting service in the country. The company also reached the $ 20 million mark in scholarship money offered to Baseball Factory players. By 2002, Baseball Factory players had received over $ 65 million in college scholarships. In addition, former Major League manager for

8840-619: The regular season to secure a Wild Card position, capping the streak off with a 13-inning 9–8 victory against the San Diego Padres in the tiebreaker game affectionately known as "Game 163" by Rockies fans. The Rockies then proceeded to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS and NLCS and entered the 2007 World Series as winners of 21 of their last 22 games. However, they were swept by

8944-517: The release of Any Given Sunday , Plank purchased an ad in ESPN The Magazine , which generated close to $ 750,000 in sales. In 2000, Under Armour became the outfitter of the new XFL football league. In 2003, private equity firm Rosewood Capital invested $ 12 million into the company. The same year, the company launched its first television commercial, which centered on their motto, "Protect this house." The company had its IPO on

9048-417: The revenue decline, it still fared better than the analytic predictions, which had previously estimated profits of $ 541 million in sales for Q2. Effective September 11, 2023, Under Armour appointment of John Varvatos to the position of chief design officer. Effective April 1, 2024 Kevin Plank returns to company as CEO. He will replace Stephanie Linnartz who served in this position a little more than

9152-410: The second consecutive year, Baseball Factory was selected as a proud supporter and fully compliant organization of Major League Baseball's Pitch Smart and Play Ball Initiatives , providing safe pitching practices to help reduce the risk of arm injuries in amateur players. Dedicated to continue education players on the importance of injury prevention and pinpointing areas for improvement , Motus Global ,

9256-623: The star-studded cleats and the American striped jerseys. They were revealed when Boston College played Maryland on October 27, 2012, also when Hawaii played UNLV on November 24, 2012. The company produces the Speedform shoe in a Chinese bra factory. It has no insole and little stitching. Shoes are Under Armour's fastest growing product line, growing 31% from 2011 to $ 239 million in sales in 2012. In 2018, Under Armour launched two new pairs of connected running shoes at CES . Inside each shoe

9360-471: The start of the World Series, the Rockies had won a total of 21 out of 22 games. Fans and media nicknamed their improbable October run "Rocktober". Colorado made postseason berths in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, the Rockies became the first team since the 1922 Philadelphia Phillies to play in four cities against four teams in five days, including the 162nd game of the regular season, NL West tie-breaker , NL Wild Card Game and NLDS Game 1, eventually losing to

9464-434: The stress on their arm, arm angle/slot, arm speed and shoulder rotation. The Baseball Factory executive team is led by partners Steve Sclafani, CEO/Founder, and Rob Naddelman, President. Steve, a former collegiate baseball player at the University of Pennsylvania, started Baseball Factory in 1994 in his hometown of Columbia, Maryland. He is joined on the executive team by: The Baseball Factory Team One Foundation (originally

9568-518: The suits worn by speedskaters in the 2014 Winter Olympics . The US speedskaters were losing while wearing the new Mach 39 speedsuits, but when they reverted to the previous model suits, the skaters continued to lose. Although there did not appear to be a design flaw in the suit that caused the poor results, the news of the suits caused Under Armour stock to drop 2.38%. The company bid hard over Nike to sign Kevin Durant to an endorsement deal. Offering

9672-551: The time, 25,000 Baseball Factory players gained access to the EASTON HIT LAB™, a complete system that leverages bat analytics and cognitive training to provide players with feedback and information about their swings. In 2016, Easton and Factory Athletics announced an expanded partnership that incorporated the EASTON Hit Lab into signature events for Softball Factory as well. In February 2013, Baseball Factory formed

9776-431: The uniform has the word "Rockies" in silver trimmed in black, with letters and numerals in black trimmed in silver. During the Rockies' inaugural season, home uniforms lacked names on the back, but names were added for the following season. In 2000, numerals were added to the chest. The Rockies' road uniform is grey with purple piping. The front of the uniform originally featured the team name in silver trimmed in purple but

9880-414: The week. Prior to 2019, the Rockies always wore their white pinstriped pants regardless of what uniform top they wore during home games. However, the Rockies have since added alternate white non-pinstriped pants to pair with either their black or purple alternate uniforms at home, as neither uniform contained pinstripes. The Rockies currently wear an all-black cap with "CR" in purple trimmed in silver and

9984-460: The world. In February 2011, after 16 years of success assisting baseball players, the organization announced the launch of Softball Factory , a new division of Baseball Factory. Softball Factory was created to provide authentic training and college recruiting programs for youth and high school softball players. Softball Factory is led by Lea Ann Jarvis, the Director of Softball Operations. Lea Ann

10088-758: Was a two-time First Team NCAA All-American while a standout performer at Louisiana Tech University. She went on to coach Division I college softball for 17 years and also played professionally. She then won two World Championships as a player with the USA National Softball Team. In addition to Lea Ann’s experience, the Softball Factory’s coaching staff of former college coaches, former professional players and former college players provides expert softball training and guidance for players nationwide. In January 2017, Softball Factory welcomed USA Olympic Gold Medalist and former collegiate All-American at

10192-414: Was added to represent purple seats at Coors Field. Caps are green with a white panel, featuring a "CO" patch with various Colorado-inspired symbols, including colors from the state flag and mountain ranges. In 2023, the Rockies tweaked their "City Connect" uniform, pairing it with white pants on day games and green pants on night games. Todd Helton * Jim Leyland Larry Walker * Todd Helton

10296-454: Was among the greatest ever for a Major League Baseball team. Having a record of 76–72 at the start of play on September 16, the Rockies proceeded to win 14 of their final 15 regular season games. The stretch culminated with a 9–8, 13-inning victory over the San Diego Padres in a one-game playoff for the wild card berth. Colorado then swept their first seven playoff games to win the NL pennant . At

10400-514: Was changed the next season to purple with white trim. Letters and numerals are in purple with white trim. In 2000, piping was replaced with pinstripes, "Colorado" was emblazoned in front, chest numerals were placed, and black trim was added to the letters. Prior to the 2012 season, the Rockies brought back the purple piping on their road uniforms, but kept the other elements of their 2000 uniform change. The Rockies originally wore an alternate black uniform during their inaugural 1993 season, but for only

10504-432: Was forced to suspend sales after less than an hour due to an overwhelming number of attempts to purchase tickets. An official statement from the Rockies claimed that they were the victims of a denial of service attack . These claims, however, were unsubstantiated and neither the Rockies nor Paciolan have sought investigation into the matter. The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation started its own investigation into

10608-546: Was granted a franchise. They took the name "Rockies" due to Denver's proximity to the Rocky Mountains , which is reflected in their logo; the name was previously used by the city's first NHL team , now the New Jersey Devils . Monus and Antonucci were forced to drop out in 1992 after Monus's reputation was ruined by an accounting scandal. Trucking magnate Jerry McMorris stepped in at the 11th hour to save

10712-473: Was pushed back to 2021. Under Armour then announced in March 2021 that it was planning on subleasing approximately half of the overall space. On December 5, 2016, Under Armour reached a 10-year agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB) to become its official on-field uniform provider beginning in 2020. Under Armour will replace Majestic , who has been MLB's uniform provider since 2004. However, in May 2018, it

10816-418: Was reported that Under Armour would be backing out of the deal with MLB, in order to save the company around $ 50 million. Nike would instead become the on-field uniform supplier of the league. MLB's deal with Nike became official on January 25, 2019. In October 2019, Kevin Plank announced he would be stepping down by 2020, and COO Patrik Frisk would succeed him as CEO in January 2020. In July 2020,

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