The Arizona Diamondbacks are a household name in the Major League Baseball franchise. The team currently competes in the National League West Division.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a household name in the MLB that was established in 1998 as an expansion team. The franchise became the youngest team to win the league championship following their World Series success in 2001.
Who are the owners of the Arizona Diamondbacks from majority to minority shareholders?
The Arizona Diamondbacks MLB franchise is currently owned by Ken Kendrick, who is the principal owner.
The owners of the Arizona Diamondbacks from majority to minority shareholders
Ken Kendrick
Earl Gentry "Ken" Kendrick Jr. is an American businessman who is the principal owner and general managing partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks MLB franchise. He made a fortune from the edtech company he founded, which is known as Datatel.
Ken's wealth was accrued in the sale of Datatel, which was combined with SunGard Higher Education to become Ellucian and sold for $3.5 billion, as well as his investments in Woodforest National Bank.
According to figures, Ken Kendrick has a net worth in the region of $1.2B.
Ken Kendrick has been part-owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks since its inception in 1995 and has been managing general partner since 2004. He oversees the daily operations and acts as the organisation's designated representative during MLB executive meetings.
During Ken's tenure as the principal owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the franchise won a significant number of National League West Division titles.
Carlise Investments (Not confirmed as of March 2026)
Carlise Investments is an asset management company that manages assets and investments in diverse fields. The company serves financial advisors, institutional investors, and portfolio companies.
According to CBS Sports, Carlisle Investments has been a part of the Arizona Diamondbacks ownership group since 1998.
Jeffrey C. Royer
Jeffrey C. Royer is a private investor with a focus on diverse areas, including telecommunications, broadcasting, medical device manufacturing, hospitality, sports and real estate.
Jeffrey C. Royer is a general partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Mike Chipman
Rob Walton (reportedly 10% according to Spoetico).
Club Net Worth & Valuation
The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently valued at $1.6 billion.
Ownership History
The Arizona Diamondbacks were originally awarded to Arizona Baseball, Inc. in 1995, led by Jerry Colangelo. Ken Kendrick became the managing general partner in 2004. The Diamondbacks are an expansion MLB franchise that was founded in 1998.
The Arizona Diamondbacks currently play their home games at Chase Field, located in Phoenix, Arizona. The team is a member club of the National League (NL) West Division.
Trophies & Achievements
The Diamondbacks have won the World Series title once, in 2001. They've also won multiple National League pennants and NL West Division titles throughout history.