Alex Katz

Alex Katz is a professional baseball relief pitcher who has played for multiple minor league teams and represented Team Israel in international competitions. He concurrently founded Stadium Custom Kicks, a successful custom footwear company. After being drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 27th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft, Alex Katz went on to forge a multi-faceted career as a professional baseball relief pitcher and successful entrepreneur. During his collegiate career at St.

Following his time with the Orioles, Katz had stints with the Long Island Ducks, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago Cubs, before playing for independent league teams such as the Staten Island FerryHawks, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, Lexington Legends, and York Revolution. Katz continued his commitment to international competition, representing Team Israel at the 2020 Summer Olympics in 2021 and returning to pitch in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. His international presence continued as he pitched for Team Israel in the 2023 European Baseball Championship in September 2023. Parallel to his athletic pursuits, Alex Katz established himself as a successful entrepreneur, founding Stadium Custom Kicks (SCK).

The venture began after he customized his own cleats for the 2017 World Baseball Classic, quickly gaining attention from high-profile athletes, including Aaron Judge. Under Katz’s leadership, SCK has expanded significantly, now serving over 350 MLB clients in addition to athletes in football and golf. The company employs 43 individuals, including a team of 30 specialized artists, and successfully customized approximately 3,000 pairs of cleats in 2022, with individual pricing ranging from $300 to $600 per pair. Katz’s dual career showcases a unique blend of high-performance athletics and entrepreneurial acumen, making him a compelling figure in both sports and business.