Allan Huber "Bud" Selig, Jr. became the interim commissioner of Major League Baseball in 1992, succeeding Fay Vincent. In 1998, the interim label was removed and Selig became the actual commissioner, a title he holds to this day. Selig is seen by many as an innovator, due to the many changes he made to baseball. Interleague play, divisional realignment, and wild card playoff teams are among the changes he introduced to the league. The World Baseball Classic, a tournament involving the best baseball players from around the globe, came about under his watchful eye in 2006. He's also credited with bringing instant replay to baseball.
Selig's tenure as commissioner has also had its share of controversy. In 2005, congressional hearings came about, due to what was believed to be rampant steroid use by players throughout the league. By the following year, a full blown investigation was taking place. Notable players were in the midst of the controversy such as Mark McGwire, Andy Pettitte, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds among others. Selig was also criticized for not taking a more active stance against drug use prior to Congress' involvement. This eventually led to stricter drug and performance-enhancing substance policies in an effort to "clean up" baseball. Many view this as a stain on the legacy of the commissioner and some even called for his outright resignation.
Before his days as commissioner, Selig was the owner and president of the Milwaukee Brewers, purchasing the team in 1970. Selig brought the then bankrupt franchise (known at the time as the Seattle Pilots) to prominence and led them to a World Series appearance in 1982. They fell to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.
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