AtL Lancaster Stormers

Butch Hobson Reaches Managerial Milestone

Published on May 17, 2012 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Lancaster Stormers News Release


In a rare achievement, Lancaster Barnstormers skipper Butch Hobson managed his 1,500th victory over all levels of professional baseball with today's Lancaster Barnstormers win over the Camden Riversharks.

The accomplishment follows on the heels of Dusty Baker becoming just the 20th manager to reach the 1,500 plateau in the Major Leagues.

Currently, the manager in minor league baseball with the highest win total is Dave Miley of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. The former Cincinnati Reds skipper had 1,889 victories altogether entering this season.

Of Hobson's 1,500 wins, 207 came at the helm of the Boston Red Sox, whom Hobson managed from 1992 thru the strike-shortened season of 1994. The native of Tuscaloosa, AL began his managerial career with the Class A Columbia Mets in 1987 and moved over to the Red Sox organization in 1989. He has also managed in the Philadelphia Phillies organization and went back to the Red Sox in 1999.

Beginning in 2000, Hobson piloted the Nashua Pride for six seasons in the Atlantic League and two years in the Can-Am League. He returned to the Atlantic League with Southern Maryland in 2008 and moved to his current post in Lancaster in 2011.

Seven of his ten Atlantic League teams, including last season's Lancaster squad, have reached the playoffs. He has won one title and three Manager of the Year honors.

The former Major League third baseman has accumulated 734 wins in the Atlantic League. He has his current Lancaster squad in first place in the Freedom Division with a 12-8 record.

"We are very proud and happy for Butch," said Jon Danos, CEO of Opening Day Partners. "There are not many who have reached this milestone and it really only begins to tell the story of his commitment to baseball, the Barnstormers community, and his players. He is one of the best in the business."

"I feel really good right now," said Hobson, following the game. "I've been able to surround myself with quality people, and I'm just thankful to the guys who have helped me achieve this milestone."

The Lancaster Barnstormers are entering their eighth season as a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Home games are played at Clipper Magazine Stadium in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Please call 717.509.HITS (4487) or visit LancasterBarnstormers.com for more information.

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