Harrisburg Senators 2015 Coaching Staff Announced
January 8, 2015 - Eastern League (EL1)
Harrisburg Senators News Release
Harrisburg, PA - Familiar faces abound as the 2015 Harrisburg Senators coaching staff is now in place per a joint announcement with the Washington Nationals. Returning from the 2014 staff are manager Brian Daubach, pitching coach Chris Michalak, hitting coach Mark Harris, trainer Eric Montague and strength and conditioning coach Tony Rogowski.
Daubach is in his fifth season with the Nationals organization. The 42-year-old spent is the second consecutive Senators manager to return for a second season. Prior to guiding the Senators last season he was the manager in Potomac. He was the Hagerstown Suns manager in 2011 and 2012, his first two in the Nats system. He also managed the American Defenders (2009) of the Can-Am League and served as hitting coach for the Nashua Pride in 2008 in the same league.
Daubach was originally drafted in the 17th round of the 1990 draft by the New York Mets. He spent seven years in the Mets' minor league system before leaving and signing as a free agent with the Florida Marlins. He made his big league debut in 1998 as a member of the Florida Marlins. He signed as a free agent with the Boston Red Sox in December 1998. In the next four seasons, 1999 through 2002, he hit at least 20 home runs and drove in at least 70 runs while primarily playing first base for the Red Sox. He played in 2003 with the Chicago White Sox, then 2004 back with Boston before finishing his big league career in 2005 with the NY Mets. In his eight-year major league career he hit 93 home runs, batted in 333 runs, and hit .259.
Michalak is in his sixth season with the Nationals organization. Prior to joining the Sens last year, he spent three seasons with Potomac (2011, 2012 & 2013) and two in Hagerstown (2009 & 2010). He played 16 seasons professionally including 61 appearances in the big leagues with Arizona, Toronto, Texas, and Cincinnati. He pitched for 13 different organizations during his career. He was a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks inaugural 1998 Opening Day Roster. Chris was originally selected by Oakland in the 12th round in the 1993 draft. He played four years of baseball at the University of Notre Dame and was an extra in the movie "Rudy."
Harris joined the Nationals organization in 2011 as the hitting coach for the Potomac Nationals. He was with Hagerstown in 2012 and back with Potomac in 2013. He spent four years with the Kansas City Royals' organization from 2007-2010; first as a roving coach in 2007 and then as the Minor League Infield Coordinator. He has been a scout and coach in the Rangers and Phillies organizations. He played in the Yankees organization. He was a first round selection (25th overall) in the 1978 January Draft.
Montague is in his third season with the Nationals after spending ten seasons in the Houston Astros' organization. He worked at the Double-A level with the Astros in 2011 and 2012. Rogowski returns to Harrisburg for the fourth consecutive season and fifth overall.
The Senators' offices are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily during the off-season. The 2015 home opener is Thursday, April 9th against the Altoona Curve. For information about season tickets, ticket plans, or group tickets please call the Senators at 717-231-4444 or visit the Senators online at www.senatorsbaseball.com.
Don't forget that tickets are still available for the Senators' annual Hot Stove Dinner on Saturday, January 24 at the Central Hotel Harrisburg (Best Western off of Union Deposit). The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online through the Senators website or by calling the Senators at 717-231-4444 and asking for Blair Jewell.
Eastern League Stories from January 8, 2015
- Thunder Announce 2015 Field Staff - Trenton Thunder
- Rockies Name Rock Cats Coaching Staff - New Britain Rock Cats
- McMillon Returns as Manager with a New Staff - Portland Sea Dogs
- Harrisburg Senators 2015 Coaching Staff Announced - Harrisburg Senators
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
