Former Oriole Andy Etchebarren Named Revs Manager
Published on August 12, 2009 under Atlantic League (AtL)
York Revolution News Release
York, Pa. - The York Revolution have named Andy Etchebarren the team's new manager, replacing Chris Hoiles who resigned last week. The long-time Baltimore Orioles catcher, who was part of two World Series championship teams, will make his debut with the Revolution when they begin their homestand against the Long Island Ducks Friday night. Etchebarren will manage the York club for the remainder of this season as well as for the 2010 season, the club announced.
Etchebarren, 66, has close ties with Orioles Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson. The two were teammates for 13 years, including the 1966 and 1970 World Series championship teams. Etchebarren had a 15-year career in the major leagues and was twice selected an All-Star (1966 and 1967). He also has 11 seasons of experience as a minor league manager with the Orioles organization, managing at all levels from Rookie to Triple-A. He has managed the Bluefield Orioles (Rookie, Appalachian League), the Frederick Keys (Class A-Advanced, Carolina League), the Bowie Baysox (Double-A, Eastern League), the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A, International League) and the Aberdeen Ironbirds (Short-Season A, New York-Penn League). Most recently, Etchebarren has served as bench coach and advisor to manager Butch Hobson of the Atlantic League's Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
"As a former Oriole, I have fond memories of York as a great baseball town. I love the competition of the Atlantic League and look forward to helping to build a strong franchise here," said Etchebarren. "We are going to focus on making a competitive run the rest of the season while making solid plans for 2010 and beyond."
"Etch and I have known each other for many years," Robinson said. "He's a proven manager, well-respected by his players and will be a great fit for the Revolution and the York community."
Interim manager Sam Snider, who was in charge of the team since Aug. 5, will return to his role as bench coach. Tippy Martinez, also a former Oriole and member of the 1983 World Championship team, remains as the Revolution's pitching coach.
The Revolution also announced that Adam Gladstone, Director of Baseball Operations, was relieved of his responsibilities and is no longer with the team. Etchebarren and his coaching staff will assume responsibility for player personnel.
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