AtL Lancaster Stormers

Barnstormers Add Bliss To Staff

Published on January 22, 2009 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Lancaster Stormers News Release


LANCASTER, Pa.-The Lancaster Barnstormers have added a third member to their coaching staff with ties to the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

Bill Bliss, the Phils' pitching coach with their New York-Penn League affiliate the past three seasons, has been named as the Barnstormers new pitching mentor for the 2009 season. He replaces Major League veteran Rick Wise, who retired at the end of last season.

Bliss will join skipper Von Hayes and bench coach Tom Herr, both former big league Phillies, on the Lancaster staff in 2009. The 39-year old is a native of Stoneboro, Pa. between Pittsburgh and Erie and played college baseball at Villanova University.

The 6'6" right-hander was signed by the Chicago Cubs as their third round draft choice in 1991 and spent five years working in the minors before injuries ended his career. He became a scout with the Baltimore Orioles in 2002 and joined the Philadelphia organization in 2006 as a coach for Batavia, N.Y. He stayed with the Phillies the last two seasons as their affiliation switched to Williamsport, Pa.

The Barnstormers will open the 2009 season at home on Thursday, April 23 against the Newark Bears. Visit www.LancasterBarnstormers.com for more information.

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