Wingnuts Hooper Named Manager Of The Year
August 29, 2009 - American Association (AA) News Release
DURHAM, NC - The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball announced today that Wichita Wingnuts manager Kevin Hooper has been selected as the Manager of the Year, as voted upon by the ten field managers and media.
In his first season as manager, Hooper, 32, led the Wingnuts to the North Division First Half Title. His pitching staff currently leads the league with a 3.51 ERA. The Wingnuts are also second in hitting with a .288 team batting average. Seven players represented Wichita at the American Association All-Star Game on July 21st in Grand Prairie, TX. Five Wingnuts were recently named to the Postseason All-Star Team.
Hooper had a 10-year playing career that included time in the Major Leagues, four in Triple-A and one as a member of the Wingnuts. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 49th round in 1998. Hooper made his big league debut with the Detroit Tigers on July 9, 2005 versus the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2008, he led the American Association in hitting with a .373 batting average.
American Association Stories from August 29, 2009
- American Association Recap - AA
- Saltdogs come back strong - Sioux Falls Canaries
- Explorers defeat Saints 12-2 - Sioux City Explorers
- Nice Night for Neitz - El Paso Diablos
- Neitz complete game leads Diablos past Cats - Fort Worth Cats
- Captains Edge Pelicans 2-1 - Pensacola Pelicans
- Captains nip Pels to ensure .500 season - Shreveport-Bossier Captains
- Saints Beat Up By X'2 12-2, Playoff Hopes Take Hit - St. Paul Saints
- Lincoln plates 11 unanswered runs at The Birdcage - Lincoln Saltdogs
- AirHogs snap Wingnuts streak - Wichita Wingnuts
- Captains Edge Pelicans 2-1 - Pensacola Pelicans
- Wingnuts Hooper Named Manager Of The Year - AA
- Hooper named 2009 AA Manager of the Year - Wichita Wingnuts
- X's Fall in 14 - Sioux City Explorers
- American Association Recap - AA
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.
