SAL1 Delmarva Shorebirds

Orioles Name 2015 Shorebirds Field Staff

Published on February 18, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release


SALISBURY, Md. -- The Delmarva Shorebirds, Class "A" affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, had its field staff for the 2015 season assigned on Tuesday.

Ryan Minor will return to manage his fifth season with the Shorebirds. A former third baseman with the Orioles, Minor's 232 career victories with Delmarva rank first in team history. He was also a member of the Shorebirds in 1997, where he hit .307 with 24 home runs and 97 RBIs while helping the team capture its first SAL Championship. The 2015 season will be his eighth as a coach or manager in the Orioles organization.

"As we celebrate our 20th season in 2015, it's very exciting to have Ryan back on board given his place in Shorebirds history," Shorebirds general manager Chris Bitters said. "We're confident that he and his staff will have a team ready to compete every night."

Pitching coach Blaine Beatty will return for his second season in Delmarva after spending the last two seasons with Double-A Bowie. He will take over a Shorebirds pitching staff that improved their league ranks in ERA, hits allowed, walks and strikeouts from 2013. This season will mark Beatty's 10th with the Orioles.

Former Oriole utilityman Howie Clark will join the staff as hitting coach. Clark brings a bevy of experience to the Eastern Shore, as he hit .291 in 1,593 career minor league games over 18 seasons. He also appeared in 134 Major League games for three different teams between 2002 and 2008.

Trek Schuler is returning to serve as the team's athletic trainer for the second straight year. Schuler, who previously worked with Delmarva from 2001-2003, is entering his 16th season as an athletic trainer in the Orioles organization.

Season ticket and group outing packages are currently on sale for the 2015 season. The Shorebirds offer full season tickets, half season tickets, a 22-game plan and a 12-game plan along with a number of opportunities for groups to enjoy a night out at the ballpark. To secure your seat(s), call 410-219-3112.

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