Fort Wayne TinCaps Hitting Coach Lance Burkhart

Padres Announce 2016 TinCaps Coaching Staff

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The San Diego Padres announced the Fort Wayne TinCaps' coaching staff for the 2016 season on Thursday afternoon. Anthony Contreras, who played for the Fort Wayne Wizards in 2008, will join the club as the 18th manager in franchise history. Meanwhile, Burt Hooton is set to return as pitching coach for a fourth consecutive year and Lance Burkhart is back for a second straight season as hitting coach. The Pa... Full Story