Appleton's Matt Erickson hopes he's a hit in new job as Timber Rattlers hitting coach
Former Appleton West standout Matt Erickson has been pegged to join the Midwest League club as its hitting coach to complete a 2009 field staff that also includes manager Jeff Isom, pitching coach Chris Hook, trainer Aaron Hoback and strength and conditioning specialist Jake Marx, a Menasha native.Oh, and the new Triple A Coach of the Brewers has some local ties as well:
"Obviously, growing up in Appleton, I've watched the Appleton Foxes play and I'm familiar with the administration that runs the Timber Rattlers right now," Erickson said. "I was excited about the news with the Brewers deciding to come to Appleton, and now that I get to be part of that, it's definitely a win-win situation."
...
"This is good for a bunch of reasons," Rattlers president Rob Zerjav said. "Matt, being a local guy, is a neat story for him and us. But on top of it, he and I have a good relationship and to know one of the coaches personally definitely helps with the familiarity of everything. It makes for an even smoother transition."
Added Brewers director of player development Reid Nichols: "We weren't going to hire someone just because he was from Appleton. He brings a lot to the table. He's a student of the game. He comes from a baseball family. It's just the intangibles I feel he brings.
Milwaukee also announced former big league hurler and Combined Locks resident Chris Bosio will serve as the pitching coach at its Triple-A affiliate in Nashville, Tenn.
...
"I'm very excited for the opportunity to be working with the Brewers' Triple-A club and helping the club I signed with in 1982," Bosio said. "They have a number of very good-looking prospects, not only position-wise but with the pitchers, too.
"My job is to get guys ready for the big league club. That's my challenge, and I'm looking forward to it."
No comments:
Post a Comment