248: Kyle Stark is a baseball executive and leadership consultant best known for his long tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he served as Director of Player Development before being promoted to Assistant General Manager and later Vice President/Assistant GM, playing a key role in rebuilding the organization’s farm system and supporting the club’s return to postseason contention in the mid-2010s. A Pennsylvania native, Stark holds degrees from Ball State University, the University of Toledo College of Law, and St. Bonaventure University, and previously worked in baseball operations with the Cleveland Indians. After departing the Pirates in 2019, he transitioned into leadership coaching and consulting, working with sports teams, businesses, and organizations on culture, performance, and organizational development.