CalL1 Modesto Nuts

2006 Coaching Staff

Published on December 9, 2005 under California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release


The Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball Club has announced the 2006 coaching staff. Former Major League catcher Chad Krueter, a 16-year veteran, will manage the Nuts in 2006. During his career, Krueter caught for seven major league teams including the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers. Krueter had a career batting average of .237 with 274 RBI. Kreuter most recently spent time as a coach with the USC Trojans baseball team.

Joining Krueter on the coaching staff is 2005 returnees Glenallen Hill and Butch Hughes. Hill will serve as the Nuts hitting coach once again in 2006. In 2005, the Nuts batted .281 with 120 home runs. Hill was a 13-year major league star and had a career batting average of .271. Butch Hughes is in his third season with the Rockies organization, second in Modesto. Hughes, 64, has been involved in professional baseball for 21 years and also spent time coaching at the amateur level and overseas. He currently resides in Merced, CA.

Modesto Nuts fans will have an opportunity to talk to both Glenallen Hill and Butch Hughes on Thursday, December 15th. The Nuts will host the 2nd Annual Holiday Caravan at Sidelines Pub and Grill on 2801 McHenry Ave. ESPN Radio personality the "Morning Mouth" will be the emcee for the question and answer session scheduled to start at noon. For more information on the Holiday Caravan, contact the Nuts office at (209)572-HITS.

The Modesto Nuts are excited to introduce a number of new items that have arrived in our store just in time for the Holidays! Currently available for purchase are ten new styles of Nuts caps including two new pink caps! The Nuts also have new women's shirts available as well. In addition, the Nuts have teamed up with Stewart and Jasper Orchards to offer fans a special holiday treat! New Modesto Nuts Almonds are currently available for purchase both online and at our store, located at John Thurman Field. The four new flavors: All- Star Smokehouse - Best of the Best, Twin Killing Chili Cheese - Taste Bud Double Play, High Heat Barbeque - Flavor That Will Brush You Back and Round the Horn Ranch - Al and Wally's Favorite are each sure to be a home run for your taste buds! Along with these great new nuts, John Thurman Field is also the best place to pick up Stewart and Jasper Holiday Gift Baskets! They are also currently available in Mo' Town Memorabilia located at John Thurman Field, so stop by and pick up some great Nuts for the holidays!

The 2006 Modesto Nuts home schedule begins on Tuesday, April 11th as the Nuts host the Lake Elsinore Storm. Full and partial season ticket plans are currently on-sale. Please visit www.modestonuts.com or call the team at 209-572-HITS (4487) for more information.

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