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Washington Wild Things GM Vecchio Resigns To Take Position With Cal U

Published on March 10, 2010 under Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release


Washington, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, announced today that general manager Ross Vecchio has resigned. Vecchio has accepted a position with California University of Pennsylvania, where he will serve as director of athletic development for the university.

Vecchio, the 2004 Frontier League Executive of the Year, had been the general manager of the Wild Things since the team's inception in 2002. The franchise was honored as the Frontier League Organization of the year in 2002, 2004 and 2005 with Vecchio at the helm. Prior to his resignation, Vecchio was the longest tenured general manager working in the Frontier League.

"The past eight seasons have been some of the best of my baseball career," said Vecchio. "Our organization has accomplished a lot during that time and I would like to thank all the staff, managers, coaches and players who contributed to that success."

"The opportunity I have been presented with at California University is a perfect fit for me professionally at this time in my career," he said.

Prior to joining the Wild Things, Vecchio served as general manager of the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Florida State League where he oversaw spring training for the Montreal Expos and the St. Louis Cardinals. He has worked in the baseball industry for more than 20 years, including with the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds and Salem Avalanche. With the Mets organization, he was the Florida State League Executive of the Year in 1994.

Todd Marlin, managing director of the Washington Wild Things, said, "Ross has been a huge part of the Wild Things' success in the last nine years. We thank him for his contributions to the organization, and wish him the best of luck for future endeavors."

The Wild Things open their ninth season on May 21 at CONSOL Energy Park when they host the Oakland County Cruisers. Individual tickets will go on sale on April 10 during the Wild Things' Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Season ticket packages are available at the box office or by calling 724-250-9555.

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