Prospector Baseball Group Launches, Acquires Lancaster Stormers as Inaugural Club

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LANCASTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 30, 2025--

Prospector Baseball Group (“PBG”), a new platform building a modern, community-driven Minor League Baseball ecosystem, today announced its launch and the acquisition of its first club: the Lancaster Stormers, an MLB Partner League team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

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Founded by veteran sports executive John Abbamondi and technology investor and entrepreneur Ben Boyer, PBG is building a next-generation, community-first Minor League Baseball platform that is grounded in deep operating expertise, long-term stewardship, and a commitment to empowering local leadership. By combining modern technology with strategic support and shared best practices, PBG will enable each club’s management team to operate with greater efficiency and creativity – strengthening operations, elevating the fan experience, and creating enduring value across the hometown teams that define America’s pastime.

“We’re thrilled to officially launch Prospector Baseball Group and to partner with a club as successful as the Lancaster Stormers,” said John Abbamondi, Co-Founder and CEO of Prospector Baseball Group. “The Stormers’ leadership and ownership group have built something truly remarkable, and we take immense pride in the opportunity to maintain and build on their deep commitment to Lancaster County and the Central Pennsylvania community.”

Founded in 2005 and based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the Stormers are four-time Atlantic League Champions, with back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023. The team plays at Penn Medicine Park, a three-time Ballpark Digest MLB Partner League Ballpark of the Year winner in Lancaster’s Northwest Corridor. PBG will assume control of the organization from the previous ownership group — Bob Zuckerman, Steve Zuckerman, Ian Ruzow, and Rob Liss — who have been affiliated with the club since 2005 and became sole owners of the team in October 2013.

“As investors in the Stormers since 2005, it has been an incredible journey,” said Ian Ruzow. “The stadium and the Stormers have become an institution in Lancaster County, a feat made possible by the dedication of the Stormers team both on and off the field. Under the leadership of Mike Reynolds, we are now proudly passing the baton to Prospector Baseball, who I am confident will propel the team to new heights. I am excited to see what happens next.”

Under the new ownership, the Stormers will continue to focus on community engagement, maintaining Penn Medicine Park as an active community hub, and pursuing competitive excellence by providing the resources needed to attract and develop top on-field talent. PBG remains committed to offering a best-in-class fan experience, ensuring that every visit to the ballpark, whether for a Stormers game or a community event, creates lasting memories.

PBG plans to grow its platform by investing in additional clubs with competitive excellence, deep regional roots, and loyal fan bases, all while preserving each team’s identity.

About Prospector Baseball Group

Prospector Baseball Group (PBG) is an operator-led platform creating the most advanced and community-connected family of Minor League Baseball clubs in the U.S. Combining deep operational expertise, long-term stewardship, and cutting-edge technology, PBG empowers local leadership to strengthen club operations, enhance the fan experience, and create lasting value. PBG’s model unifies locally cherished clubs under one efficient, modern system—elevating every element of the game without compromising what makes it beloved. PBG’s model unifies locally-cherished clubs under a collaborative, modern system that elevates every element of the game while emphasizing what makes each team uniquely beloved by its fans. For more information, visit www.prospectorbaseball.com.

About the Lancaster Stormers

Founded in 2005, the Lancaster Stormers are a professional baseball team and a proud member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The team has become a cornerstone of the Lancaster community, known for its on-field success and dedication to local engagement through family-friendly entertainment and community partnerships.

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