3 options to replace Rob Manfred as MLB commissioner

Bob Kendrick

Bob Kendrick may be the one person on this list that most baseball fans do not recognize. But that makes him the perfect option as someone to replace Rob Manfred as MLB commissioner.

For those who are not familiar with him, Kendrick holds a special place when it comes to safeguarding the history of the game. He is the head of the Negro Leagues Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, making certain that their stories are not forgotten.

Kendrick has also come to the forefront when it comes to the game these days. He was part of the push to have the Negro Leagues recognized as a major league in their own right, giving those players their rightful place in the history of the game. Likewise, with the inductions of Bud Fowler and Buck O’Neil, Kendrick received even more recognition for his efforts.

That desire to preserve the history of the game, and his place outside the league, make him a solid option to take over as commissioner. There is no question about his love of the game, unlike Manfred. And having someone that could be considered an outsider would be beneficial in a role that is supposed to be between the owners and players.

Bob Kendrick has done an impressive job at keeping the Negro Leagues and their history alive. He would be a strong fit as the next MLB commissioner.