Von Hayes Stepping Down as Manager of Barnstormers
Published on July 24, 2009 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Lancaster Stormers News Release
LANCASTER, Pa. - Von Hayes is stepping down as manager of the Lancaster Barnstormers for personal reasons and will remain as a baseball advisor to the organization. Bench coach Tom Herr will take over as acting manager for the remainder of the season.
"I've appreciated and have enjoyed my time in Lancaster," Hayes said. "This community has tremendous fans and this team has some special ballplayers. I believe they're going to win this year."
Hayes became manager of the Barnstormers in November of 2007 after winning championships with the Oakland A's at Single-A Modesto in 2004 and Double-A Midland in 2005. He was named the manager of the year in the California League and in the Texas League after each of those seasons. With the Barnstormers, Hayes had a 64-76 record in his first season. The team is 39-46 this season, including a 6-9 mark in the second half.
"We thank Von for his commitment to the team and for his leadership," Barnstormers president Jon Danos said. "We offer him our support in the future and look forward to working with him as an advisor."
Herr served as manager of the Barnstormers in 2005 and 2006, leading the team to its first championship in 2006. After spending one season with the Washington Nationals as manager at Single-A Hagerstown in 2007, the Hempfield High graduate returned to the Barnstormers as a bench coach in December of 2008.
"I'm excited about this opportunity," Herr said. "I wish Von the very best."
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