Sports stats

FCBL Brockton Rox

Jon Plefka Returns to the Brockton Rox

January 6, 2016 - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
Brockton Rox News Release


Brockton, MA - Today the Brockton Rox announce the addition of Pitching Coach Jon Plefka to Coach Szafarski's Staff for the 2016 Season.

Just after the New Year the Brockton Rox bring on former pitcher Jon Plefka as the 2016 Pitching Coach. Plefka attended Texas Tech University where he not only pitched but also was a forward for Bobby Knight for 3 years. Upon graduating Plefka was drafted by the Angels in the 47th round. He played minor and independent league baseball for 8 seasons reaching the AA level. Teams include Orem Owlz, Bridgeport Bluefish, Winnipeg Goldeyes and the Brockton Rox, among others. Plefka will be entering his first season as an assistant coach at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Rox Head Coach Jason Szafarski is very excited to have Plefka on board for the 2016 season. "We have done a great job to this point in recruiting and signing talent from the New England area and all over the United States. It is great to know that we are going to have an experienced pitching coach as well. Many of our players have an opportunity to play for professional teams, having a staff member who has been in Major League systems will be very beneficial both on and off the field, " said Coach Szafarski.

Plefka is looking forward to contributing to the 2016 Rox in making the playoffs for the 5th straight playoff appearance and through to the second round of the tournament. "I am very excited to be back in Brockton. It's a great city with a lot of pride and a great community. I hope to contribute to the Rox continuing success and bring a championship to the city," said Coach Plefka.

The Rox season kicks off on Thursday, June 2nd, against the Nashua Silver Knights. Group and Season Ticket packages are currently on sale through the front office, for more information please contact the Rox Front Office at (508)559-7000.

Check out the Brockton Rox Statistics



Futures Collegiate Baseball League Stories from January 6, 2016


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.

OurSports Central