Find out about the Pittsburgh Pirates, their net worth, source of wealth and ownership history of the MLB franchise.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a household franchise in the MLB based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They compete as a member club of the National League Central Division and were founded in 1887.
Who owns the Pittsburgh Pirates MLB franchise?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently owned by the Nutting family, led by Bob Nutting, who has been the principal owner of the team since 2007. The family has maintained the largest share in the franchise since the early 2000s.
Pittsburgh Pirates ownership structure
Bob Nutting
Robert Nutting is an American businessman and sports team owner famously known as the principal owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He is in the leadership group of Ogden Newspapers Inc. and made a fortune in the sale of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley Resort, and Laurel Mountain Ski Area.
Club Net Worth & Valuation
The Pittsburgh Pirates MLB franchise is valued at $1.35 billion.
Ownership History
The Pittsburgh Pirates has gone through a series of owners throughout its history. It was originally founded as the Allegheny Base Ball Club in 1881. The team became part of the National League in 1887 and rebranded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1891.
Barney Dreyfuss (1900–1932)
John Galbreath (1946–1986) Pittsburgh Associates (1986–1996)
Kevin McClatchy (1996–2007)
Bob Nutting (2007–present)
Founding Year
The Pittsburgh Pirates were officially founded in 1881.
Stadium Details
The Pirates play their home games at the PNC Park located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It has a seating capacity of 38,747 seats and was opened in 2001.
Conference & Division
The Pirates are a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division.
Team Colours
The team's colours feature Black, Gold and White.
Trophies & Achievements
The Pittsburgh Pirates have won over five World Series titles as well as nine National League pennants and NL East Division titles, respectively.