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JAMES BADAS
Senior Director of Baseball Operations – Washington Nationals
More event info can be found below.
JAMES BADAS
Senior Director of Baseball Operations – Washington Nationals
More event info can be found below.
Join us on Wednesday, February 4
as we welcome
JAMES BADAS
Senior Director of Baseball Operations - Washington Nationals
The BSC is kicking the year off right with a visit from James Badas of the Washington Nationals! James serves as the Senior Director of Baseball Operations for the Nats. His career with the organization began in May 2017 as an intern, and over time James has held various roles such as analyst, senior analyst, and assistant director. In his current capacity, he contributes to the team's administrative and logistical oversight, which typically involves managing player transactions, scouting, and the integration of research and development into team strategy.
Before establishing his career in Major League Baseball, James gained diverse experience in sports media and analytics. He worked as a researcher and production associate for NBC Sports Group, where he supported coverage of high-profile events such as the Rio 2016 and Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games. Additionally, he honed his data skills as an intern for TrackMan Baseball, where he conducted statistical analysis and implemented tracking technology for various amateur organizations.
James graduated from Yale University in 2017 with a degree in Political Science. During his time at Yale, he was deeply involved in sports journalism, serving as the sports editor for the Yale Daily News and working as a play-by-play broadcaster for the Ivy League Digital Network.
Please join us as we welcome James to Arlington for a fun and informative night to talk all-things Washington Nationals! A reception with a cash bar will open at 6:15pm, followed by dinner at 7pm. The cost of the dinner is $35. The Knights of Columbus is located at 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, Virginia 22207.
Reservations in advance are required. Reserve your space and bring a friend!
as we welcome
JAMES BADAS
Senior Director of Baseball Operations - Washington Nationals
The BSC is kicking the year off right with a visit from James Badas of the Washington Nationals! James serves as the Senior Director of Baseball Operations for the Nats. His career with the organization began in May 2017 as an intern, and over time James has held various roles such as analyst, senior analyst, and assistant director. In his current capacity, he contributes to the team's administrative and logistical oversight, which typically involves managing player transactions, scouting, and the integration of research and development into team strategy.
Before establishing his career in Major League Baseball, James gained diverse experience in sports media and analytics. He worked as a researcher and production associate for NBC Sports Group, where he supported coverage of high-profile events such as the Rio 2016 and Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games. Additionally, he honed his data skills as an intern for TrackMan Baseball, where he conducted statistical analysis and implemented tracking technology for various amateur organizations.
James graduated from Yale University in 2017 with a degree in Political Science. During his time at Yale, he was deeply involved in sports journalism, serving as the sports editor for the Yale Daily News and working as a play-by-play broadcaster for the Ivy League Digital Network.
Please join us as we welcome James to Arlington for a fun and informative night to talk all-things Washington Nationals! A reception with a cash bar will open at 6:15pm, followed by dinner at 7pm. The cost of the dinner is $35. The Knights of Columbus is located at 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, Virginia 22207.
Reservations in advance are required. Reserve your space and bring a friend!
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Beyond the Hoop, Inc. Columbus Club of Arlington Tom & Mary Conway Craig Esherick & Theo Stamos DIGI Quick Print, Inc. Mike Grebb Beth & Kevin Jones Sgt. Dorothy M. Doyle American Legion Post 139 Stuart Shelton Dave Sterling & Rose Fabia Pat & Susan Tarr Bronze Level Arlington Babe Ruth Baseball Arlington Girls Softball Association Buck & Associates Columbia Gardens Cemetery Richard Knight Mike Krulfeld Jim Sheahan Michael Thorsen Judge George Varoutsos Jim & Janet Walsh Benefactors Dan Sheahan Casey & Laura Triggs Taylor Triggs Patrons Jen and George Thompson James Watson 
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Club Calendar
2026
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Upcoming for the BSC:
February 4, 6:15pm - Speaker Dinner, James Badas, Sr. Director of Baseball Operations, Washington Nationals February 18, 7:00pm - Board of Governors Meeting March 1, 2026 Dues Deadline March 4, 6:15pm - Speaker Dinner, Speaker TBD March 18, 7:00pm - Board of Governors Meeting April 1, 6:15pm - Speaker Dinner, Speaker TBD April 15, 7:00pm - Board of Governors Meeting May 20, 7:00pm - Board of Governors Meeting June 9, 6:00pm - BSC Annual Awards Banquet June 17, 7:00pm - Board of Governors Meeting August 26, 7:00pm - Board of Governors Meeting September 2, 6:15pm - Speaker Dinner, Speaker TBD September 16, 7:00pm - Board of Governors Meeting October 14, 6:30pm - ASHOF Induction Dinner October 21, 7:00pm - Board of Governors Meeting November 4, 6:15pm - Speaker Dinner, Speaker TBD November 18, 7:00pm - Board of Governors Meeting Concluded Events: January 17 - BSC Strategic Planning Meeting |
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BSC Mission Statement
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The Better Sports Club of Arlington is a nonprofit community organization founded in 1957 “to promote useful citizenship through the medium of sports.” The Better Sports Club is dedicated to serving Arlington, Virginia's youth and to fostering the principle of fair play, good sportsmanship, a competitive spirit, tolerance and friendship. Club membership is open to women and men over the age of 18 who share the club’s goals, without regard to race, religion, ethnicity or personal orientation. |