Kurt Zwald is the senior director of business strategy and analytics for the Seattle Mariners.
The East Honolulu native and Punahou alum recently joined the Mariners after nearly 15 years in a similar role with the Boston Red Sox.
Before becoming a seasoned MLB front office executive, he got his start with Hawaii Winter Baseball in the mid-2000s.
In this episode, he discusses the business of pro sports, the experience of working for a championship-winning franchise, and the life lessons learned throughout his career.
January 26th, 2026, 10:30 pm
The Long Game with Mark Carpenter
Major League Baseball executive Kurt Zwald
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54m
Published January 26th, 2026, 10:30 pm
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Kurt Zwald is the senior director of business strategy and analytics for the Seattle Mariners.
The East Honolulu native and Punahou alum recently joined the Mariners after nearly 15 years in a similar role with the Boston Red Sox.
Before becoming a seasoned MLB front office executive, he got his start with Hawaii Winter Baseball in the mid-2000s.
In this episode, he discusses the business of pro sports, the experience of working for a championship-winning franchise, and the life lessons learned throughout his career.
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The Long Game with Mark Carpenter
In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.
