Bears ring in Krenchicki
Published on January 18, 2007 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Newark Bears News Release
NEWARK, NJ - January 18, 2007 - The Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club today formally introduce Wayne Krenchicki as Field Manager for the 2007 season. Krenchicki becomes the fifth manager in the history of the Bears franchise.
"Wayne Krenchicki brings knowledge of the game and a successful managerial background to the Bears," said Bears General Manager John Brandt. "We have worked together previously in Camden and put a competitive team on the field every year. We look forward to bringing that same philosophy of pitching and defense into the 2007 season."
Krenchicki has managed every season in the Atlantic League since it's inception in 1998, including the past six seasons with the Camden Riversharks. During his time in the Atlantic League, the former Ewing, New Jersey high school standout, has become the second winningest manager in the league history with 560 victories. He led the Riversharks to the Atlantic League's best record each season from 2002 through 2005, and was voted as the league's Manager of the Year in 2002.
While with Camden, the University of Miami graduate won 70 or more games four times and brought the Riversharks to the playoffs three times, including a trip to the finals in 2004. Krenchicki (899-881) is one win shy from his 900th as a manager, which in addition to the Atlantic League, includes stints in the Arizona, Midwest, Texas-Louisiana, and Northern Leagues.
"I am very excited about the opportunity to manage the Newark Bears," said Krenchicki. "The Bears have had a rich history during their years in the Atlantic League and I look forward to the challenge of taking a group of guys, guide them to work together as a team, and bring a winning tradition back to Newark."
The Newark Bears will begin their ninth season at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Tuesday, May 8 against the Bridgeport Bluefish. Fans attending all home games may park in the spacious parking garage located over the wall in right field. For more information and up-to-date news on the Bears, log on to the team's official website www.newarkbears.com or call 1-866-55-4BEAR.
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