Alex Katz

Alex Katz was born on October 12, 1994, in Manhasset, NY. He attended Herricks High School in New Hyde Park, NY, where he excelled as a pitcher, first baseman, and outfielder. During his high school career, he was named an All-League selection as a junior and later received All-County honors and Second Team All-Long Island. He committed to St. John’s University on a baseball and academic scholarship, majoring in sports management with a minor in business. At St. John’s, he was a key player for the Red Storm baseball team, contributing to their 2015 Big East Conference Regular Season and Tournament wins.

Katz’s professional baseball journey began when he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 27th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft. Throughout his minor league career, he played for various affiliates, including the Great Falls Voyagers, Arizona League White Sox, Kannapolis Intimidators, and Winston-Salem Dash. In 2017, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles, playing for the Frederick Keys and Kannapolis Intimidators. He also had stints with the Long Island Ducks, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago Cubs, before joining independent league teams such as the Staten Island FerryHawks, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, Lexington Legends, and York Revolution.

Beyond his baseball career, Alex Katz is a successful entrepreneur. He founded Stadium Custom Kicks (SCK), a company specializing in customizing athletic footwear. The business started after he customized his own cleats for the 2017 World Baseball Classic, attracting attention from high-profile athletes like Aaron Judge. SCK has since grown to serve over 350 MLB clients, along with athletes in football and golf. The company employs 43 people, including 30 artists, and customized approximately 3,000 pairs of cleats in 2022, with prices ranging from $300 to $600 per pair.