President-elect Donald Trump is bringing a baseball presence to his administration in Chicago Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts, who Trump nominated to be his deputy secretary at the Department of Commerce.
Trump praised Ricketts, whose Cubs won the 2016 World Series, in a statement Wednesday.
"Todd Ricketts is an immensely successful businessman with unparalleled knowledge of the finance industry," Trump said. "As deputy commerce secretary he will help us cut waste and streamline government so that it works for the people of America.
"The incredible job he and the Ricketts family did in the purchase and turnaround of the Chicago Cubs — one perfect step after another, leading to the world championship, is what I want representing our people. I am very proud to have him on our team."
Ricketts will work under Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross when Trump takes office January 20.
"I am honored that President-elect Donald J. Trump has asked me to serve our country at this critical juncture in our history," Ricketts said. "Advancing practical policies that promote economic opportunity is critical to making America great again. I'm eager to begin this important work and serving with Wilbur Ross to implement President-elect Trump's economic agenda, which will improve the lives of all Americans."
According to the Washington Free Beacon, Ricketts managed a Super PAC during the presidential campaign that took in $30 million to help Trump's candidacy.
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