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SPRINGFIELD, IL – March 27, 2008 – The
Springfield Sliders have announced the signing of Ryan
Sawyers to serve as field manager during the 2008 season.
Sawyers is in his third season as an assistant coach at
Garden City College in Kansas where he serves as the
pitching coach and recruiting coordinator.
Prior to landing in Garden City,
Sawyers was an assistant coach at Allegany College of
Maryland. He also spent time as the pitching coach of the
Chillicothe (OH) Paints Professional Baseball Club, a member
of the Frontier League. Sawyers’ pitching staff led its
division in ERA during the 2004 season. He also spent time
as a volunteer assistant coach at Purdue University from
2003-2004.
Sawyers is no stranger to Robin Roberts
Stadium, home of the Sliders. He played there in 2000 as a
pitcher for the Chillicothe Paints.
“It’s exciting to be a part of a great
organization like the Springfield Sliders,” said Sawyers.
“The college baseball players that will make Springfield
their home for the summer will not only be fun to watch but
a positive part of the community. I consider myself
fortunate to get in on the ground floor of such a great
opportunity involving our nation’s pastime. The Springfield
community will be proud to be the home of the Sliders.”
The Springfield Sliders are a member of the Central Illinois
Collegiate League, a college wood bat summer league
featuring players from across the country. The Sliders 2008
home opener is Thursday, June 5th at 7:05 PM
against the Quincy Gems. Visit the Sliders website at
www.springfieldsliders.com to view the summer schedule. For
ticket information or to reserve a date for a group outing,
please contact the Sliders office at 217-679-3511.
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