Matt LaBranche
Inducted in 2025
Career in baseball began in 1998
Promoted in 1999 to Texas Rangers Director of Florida Operations
Hired as General Manager for the El Paso Diablos after they were forced to vacate AA affiliation with Major League baseball organizations
Met the challenge of assembling a competitive team as a member of the Independent Leagues without a Major League team affiliation
Shares credit in saving the El Paso Diablos baseball team by providing a thriving, fan-friendly atmosphere for the people of El Paso
Diablos under his direction set attendance records in the American Association Baseball League
Served as Managing General Partner and part Owner after brokering the sale of the franchise to the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tigua Indian Tribe
Credited with continuing and enhancing baseball entertainment promotions that allowed the Diablos to once again become an attractive Franchise
Helped sell the Diablos to a new city
Coached Youth baseball including players in the Southwest Baseball League
Life journey guided by his Parents Lynn and Dennis LaBranche, shared by Sister Kara, Brother Ryan
Wife Sandra, Sons Colin and Kyle have nurtured a love and respect for the game and kept baseball at the forefront of their personal enjoyment
