NWL1 Tri-City Dust Devils

Dust Devils Announce 2004 Coaching Staff

Published on January 22, 2004 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Tri-City Dust Devils News Release


The Tri-City Dust Devils are pleased to announce the return of Ron Gideon as Field Manager of the Dust Devils for their upcoming 2004 season as assigned by their Major League affiliate, the Colorado Rockies.

Gideon returns for his 3rd consecutive tour of duty with the Dust Devils managing the ballclub. The Hallsville, Texas native is entering his 8th season managing in the Rockies organization.

Hitting coach Freddie Ocasio, pitching coach Butch Hughes, and trainer Scott Murayama will round out Gideon's field staff.

The 2004 season also marks the 4th consecutive season with Ocasio as hitting coach and Murayama as trainer. Both have been with the franchise every year the club has been in operation.

Hughes replaces 2003 pitching coach Mike Snyder and brings vast experience in the Northwest League as he managed the Yakima Bears during the 2000 season and led them to the Northwest League Championship. The Merced, California native has also previously managed in Italy and been involved in Professional Baseball for over 40 years in various capacities.

"I could not be more pleased with return of Ron, Freddie, and Scott to the ballclub," noted Dust Devils General Manager Brian Rogers. "It is rare in this league to have the much of the same coaching staff from year-to-year. They know the area and our great fans can continue to have a solid connection to them."

The upcoming season, beginning on June 18, marks the 50th anniversary of the Northwest League of Professional Baseball. The Tri-City Braves were among the original seven clubs beginning in 1955. The other original cities include Eugene & Salem in the state of Oregon, Lewiston in the state of Idaho, and Spokane, Yakima, & Wenatchee in the great state of Washington.

Season tickets and partial season ticket plans are available now. For more information about purchasing tickets or planning a group outing, come see us at Dust Devils Stadium at 6200 Burden Blvd in Pasco or call us at (509) 544-8789.

The Dust Devils are the short-season Class "A" affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, and a proud member of the Northwest League. For more information, check out our website at www.dustdevilsbaseball.com.

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