May 8, 2025 - 83 Games Today

Brewers Extend PDC with Manatees Through 2014

June 29, 2012 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Brevard County Manatees News Release

VIERA, Fla. - The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that they are extending their player development contract (PDC) with the Brevard County Manatees of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League through the 2014 season.

"General Manager Kyle Smith and his front office have made the Manatees a great stepping stone for our Major League hopefuls," said Reid Nichols, Brewers Special Assistant to the General Manager/Director of Player Development/Training Center. "This is a working relationship that we hope to continue for many years."

The Manatees, located in Viera, Fla., are owned and operated by Central Florida Baseball Group, LLC. Brevard County has had a PDC with Milwaukee since 2005. Previously, the Manatees were affiliated with the Florida Marlins from 1994-2001 and the Montreal Expos from 2002-2004.

"The Manatees are very pleased to continue their PDC with a first class organization like the Milwaukee Brewers," said Brevard County Manatees General Manager Kyle Smith. "The way the Brewers' front office treats their players, coaches and affiliates is unparalleled."

A total of 27 players have made a stop at Brevard County on their way to up through the Brewers' minor league ranks before reaching the Major Leagues with the Brewers.

Seven of those players - RHP John Axford (2008-09), RHP Tim Dillard (2005), RHP Yovani Gallardo (2006), 1B Mat Gamel (2007, 2010), C Jonathan Lucroy (2008), LHP Manny Parra (2006) and 2011 National League MVP LF Ryan Braun (2006) - were on Milwaukee's 2012 Opening Day roster.

• Discuss this story on the Florida State League message board...

Florida State League Stories from June 29, 2012

Brevard's Bats Bounce Yanks - Brevard County Manatees
Fort Myers wins 5-0 - Charlotte Stone Crabs
Hauser, Miracle Bullpen Shut out Stone Crabs, 5-0 - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Brewers Extend PDC with Manatees Through 2014 - Brevard County Manatees

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Brevard County Manatees Stories