Hillsboro Hops Announce Partnership with Rule42
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Hillsboro Hops Announce Partnership with Rule42

Published on August 18, 2026 under Northwest League (NWL)
Hillsboro Hops News Release


Hillsboro, Ore. - The Hillsboro Hops announced a new partnership with Oregon-based Rule42. Rule42 is a sports technology company dedicated to modernizing the discovery process for athletes, scouts and teams. Founded and led by Renée James, former president of Intel and founder and CEO of semiconductor pioneer Ampere (sold to Softbank in 2025), Rule42 has assembled an all-star team of technology and sports leaders to make the amateur sports journey more transparent and accessible.

"Rule42 was created from a desire to make athlete discovery more accessible to everyone and that starts with making sure every kid has an equal shot at being discovered," said Renée James, founder and CEO of Rule42. "The Hops are a beloved part of the community we call home. Partnering with them is a wonderful opportunity to invest in the players and families right here in our own backyard."

As Rule42 continues building the platform where the next generation of athletes-including future Hops stars-will be discovered, the company is ready to help shine a light on the talent and stories that make baseball special.

"We are excited to partner with Rule42 and help launch this new company," said Hillsboro Hops President & GM K.L. Wombacher. "With their mission aligning with ours, they are a perfect fit as a founding partner of the Hops. Their focus on creating opportunities for youth athletes is something very important to us as well, and we look forward to accelerating their awareness and growth through this partnership."

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