FLEMINGTON, NJ – Unrivaled Sports, a key player in youth sports facilities and experiences, has announced the acquisition of Diamond Nation, a leading baseball and softball complex located in Flemington, NJ. This strategic move is part of an expansion by Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and The Chernin Group, following the recent establishment of Unrivaled Sports. This group currently manages seven high-profile baseball and softball venues including Ripken Baseball, Cooperstown All Star Village, and Sports Force Parks.
Annually, Diamond Nation hosts over 3,000 teams and 45,000 participants, significantly contributing to the impact of Ripken’s initiatives in youth development through sports camps, tournaments, and coaching. Unrivaled Sports now anticipates welcoming more than 600,000 athletes and 1.3 million spectators across its 14 owned and operated facilities each year.
Wade Martin, CEO of Unrivaled Sports’ baseball division, highlighted the acquisition’s role in reinforcing the company’s commitment to youth sports, stating, “With the addition of Diamond Nation, we are enhancing our commitment to youth baseball and softball, building on the legacies of the Ripken Experiences and Cooperstown All Star Village. Diamond Nation will play a major role in advancing our vision of shaping young athletes through elite training, operational excellence, and memorable experiences.”
Founded in 2009 by Jack Cust, Sr., Diamond Nation is recognized for its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to nurturing top-tier baseball and softball talent. Notable MLB players such as Mike Trout, Anthony Volpe, Anthony DeSclafani, Mike Ford, and retired players Rick Porcello and Anthony Ranaudo have played or trained at Diamond Nation.
Jack Cust, Sr. expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “This partnership is a continuation of our family’s vision for Diamond Nation. Our players and families will benefit tremendously from the additional resources available through a national effort to enhance the youth sports landscape.”
Diamond Nation boasts five 90-foot diamonds, two youth fields, and an advanced indoor training facility, attracting teams from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. It also operates the Diamond Jacks club teams and offers extensive player development programs. The Cust family, including Jack Cust III and his brothers, who were integral in the complex’s development, will continue to play a crucial role in its operations.