Ric Sisler promoted to GM in Macon
November 30, 2006 - South Coast League (SCL)
Macon Music News Release
CONYERS, GA - The South Coast League of Professional Baseball, the southeast's newest independent baseball league, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ric Sisler to General Manager of the Macon Music. Sisler had previously held the title of Director of Sales with the Music and will continue to oversee the sales department, as well as day to day operations of the entire organization.
"Anytime you are given the opportunity to build an organization from the ground up is an exciting challenge," shared Sisler, "The tradition of Luther Williams Field and the passion of the fans here in Macon will make my job that much more rewarding."
Ric enters his 17th year working in minor league baseball as he joins the front office of the Music. Coming from a strong baseball background, he is the grandson of Hall of Famer George Sisler and son of former major leaguer Dick Sisler. After high school, the Nashville, TN native was off to Knoxville and enjoyed a 4-year career as a pitcher for the University of Tennessee, where he also obtained a B.S. in Business Management. Upon graduating, he was drafted by the New York Yankees and played for 3 years in their farm system.
"Ric has been a vital part in establishing a successful relationship with the community of Macon," said Music President and SCL Chief Operating Officer Chris Allen. "His hard work and dedication warrant this promotion."
Upon retiring, Sisler took the position of Assistant General Manager for the Savannah Cardinals; a Class A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Three season's later, Sisler was appointed general manager and began a successful 11-year run in Savannah that saw his clubs break 6 attendance records and win the 1991 South Atlantic League Merit Award for attendance achievement.
In 1995, Sisler spearheaded the creation of a new identity for the city of Savannah's minor league club. After switching affiliations from the Cardinals to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sisler implemented the current logo and nickname "Sand Gnats", which has quickly become one of the more well-known minor league logos in the country.
In 1999, Ric was honored by the Northern League as Executive of the Year for his work as General Manager of the Elmira Pioneers. Following his time in the Northern League, he spent two years as a GM in the Central League and an additional two years as a GM in the Golden Baseball League.
"We are thrilled to be bringing America's pastime back to the city of Macon and look forward to seeing everyone out at the ballpark this season," said Sisler.
The South Coast League's inaugural 90-game season opens in May of 2007. The South Coast League is a six-team based independent professional baseball league located in the Southeastern U.S.
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