Big East appoints former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as new commissioner

On Monday, the Big East confirmed Tim Brosnan as its next commissioner, emphasizing his background in generating revenue for sports properties. Brosnan’s résumé includes serving as MLB’s executive vice president for business, leading MLB Enterprises, negotiating broadcast contracts, helping launch the MLB Network, and contributing to the World Baseball Classic. Rev. Brian J. Shanley, who heads the conference’s board of directors, released a statement noting the priority of finding a leader with strong financial expertise.

The hiring reflects the league’s desire to improve its media presence and overall financial health, even as its baseball programs have historically lagged. The article also connects the appointment to broader trends in professional-amateur sports relations, such as upcoming MLB collective-bargaining negotiations and the influence of pro-sports business models on college athletics.