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MIKE MICUCCI
MANAGER
Born: Westwood, NJ… Resides: Frisco, TX… Former catcher. Joins the Phillies organization for the 2019 season after spending the last three years on the Seattle Mariners player development staff as coordinator of organization instruction (2018) and minor league field coordinator (2016-17). Worked four years for the Los Angeles Angels as minor league field coordinator (2013-15) and double-A manager (2012) after six years with the Texas Rangers as minor league fielding coordinator (2010-11) and manager for Frisco (AA, 2009), Clinton (A, 2007-08) and Spokane (A, 2006). Led Clinton to the playoffs in both of his seasons there, including capturing the West Division first-half championship. Also was selected as manager of the West Division team in the 2008 Midwest League All-Star Game and was named the Best Managerial Prospect in the league by Baseball America following that season. Spent five years as a coach in the Chicago Cubs minor league system with Daytona (A, 2005 & 2000) and Lansing (A, 2001-04) after being selected by the organization in the 51st round of the 1994 draft and playing six years (1994-99) in their system.
Born: Miami, FL… Resides: Hialeah Gardens, FL… Former outfielder. Joined the Phillies player development staff last season as a coach for Williamsport (A) in his first professional coaching role after playing in 14 minor league games for the Phillies in 2017. Overall, played parts of 12 minor league seasons for the Chicago White Sox (2006-11; 14-15), Atlanta Braves (2012-13), Pittsburgh Pirates (2012) and Phillies (2016-17). Also played part of the 2017 season in Mexico for Quintana Roo. A three-time minor league All-Star, he finished his playing career with a .277 batting average, 231 doubles, 107 home runs, 567 walks and a .371 on-base percentage. Was originally selected MATT HOCKENBERRY CHRISTIAN MARRERO by the White Sox in the 22nd round of the June PITCHING COACH HITTING COACH 2005 draft out of Broward College.
Born: Dillsburg, PA… Resides: Philadelphia, PA… Former pitcher. Is in his second season as a coach at the professional level – and first with Lakewood (A) – after a four-year playing career. Spent last season with Gulf Coast League Phillies-West (R). Was selected by the Phillies in the ninth round of the 2014 draft out of Temple University and went 12-5 with 28 saves and a 3.38 ERA in 131 professional games, all in relief. Pitched as high as the double-A level.
Born: Alexander City, AL… Resides: Montgomery, AL… Former outfielder. The 2019 season is his first with the Phillies after spending the last four years on Pittsburgh’s player development staff with West Virginia (2015-16) and Bradenton (2017-18). Was originally selected by the Dodgers in the 11th round of the 2005 draft and played professionally for 10 years, which included the independent leagues and the Mexican League. Received his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Troy UniverADAM GODWIN sity last year. KRIS TERRAIN
Born: Pensacola, FL… Resides: Orlando, FL… Joined the Phillies in 2017 as athletic trainer for Williamsport (A) before moving to Lakewood (A) last season. Was Boston’s minor league assistant athletic trainer in 2016 after spending six years (2010-15) as an athletic trainer with the United States Ski and Snowboard Association. Attained his master’s degree in health science from the University of St. Augustine last year and his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from the University of South Florida in 2010. Is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist.
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Born: Voorhees, NJ… Resides: Mt. Laurel, NJ… Joined the Phillies player development staff prior to the 2018 season. Earned his bachelor’s degree in sport and exercise science from DeSales University.
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MAY 3 • JUNE 23 • JULY 26 • AUGUST 28
Join us at the three remaining Medusas de Lakewood games this year:
Sunday, June 23rd (1:05 pm) • Friday, July 26th (7:05 pm) Wednesday, August 28th (7:05 pm) Who are the Medusas de Lakewood?
They are the local entry into Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversion initiative and presented by Toyota World of Lakewood.
Why Come to These Games?
These games feature special fun for the entire family! We’ll have live music in the BlueClaws Biergarten, food & drink specials, unique promotions, and much more. Plus, Kids Run the Bases after each game! Additionally, thanks to several local partners including Jose Angeles Painting, La Casa de la Tia, Latinos Unidos, the NAALP, OCEAN Inc, Prudential, State Farm, Reliance Medical Group, and Tornandez Mexicano, hundreds of local children were able to attend their first game. If you would like to participate as a Copa partner, email copa@blueclaws.com.
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new and improved PICNIC AREAS The next wave of BlueClaws ballpark enhancements comes in the form of brand-new,revamped Investors Bank Picnic Areas will be available for BlueClaws fans throughout the season. Included with the new picnic area is an extensive redesign that will incorporate comfortable mesh swivel seats, tables and food service. The area also comes with better views of the game for fans, and new food and beverage menus as well. The new picnic area on the third base side is perfect for business and networking opportunities. Meanwhile, the picnic area that is located on the first base side of the stadium, near Mini Golf and Shore Town Soft Serve, is ideal for family outings and other parties. The picnic re-design comes one year after the BlueClaws opened a brand-new Mini Golf Course in right field, the Toyota World of Lakewood Home Run Pavilion in centerfield, and the Biergarten down the line in left field.
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BlueClaws Notebook From the Shore, to the Show
Three BlueClaws made big league debuts in just over a week with members of the 2015, 2016, and 2017 teams bringing the BlueClaws to 93 alums that have reached the big leagues. On May 27th, 2016 BlueClaws RHP Jake Waguespack made his big league debut with the BlueClaws. A reliever on a team that reached the SAL Championship Series, Waguespack was traded to Toronto last year. On May 29th, 2015 BlueClaws LHP Josh Taylor made his big league debut with the Red Sox. Taylor was traded to the Diamondbacks while with Lakewood and was acquired by Boston last year. Finally, 2017 BlueClaws OF Adam Haseley made his major league debut with the Phillies on June 4th. A first-round pick in the 2017 draft from the University of Virginia, Haseley spent the final three weeks of that year with Lakewood. He began this year with Double-A Reading before a late-may promotion to Lehigh Valley. He is the first player from the 2017 BlueClaws to reach the big leagues.
From Auckland to Charleston
BlueClaws pitcher Kyle Glogoski was named to the 2019 South Atlantic League All-Star Game and will represent the team on June 18th in Charleston, West Virginia. A New Zealand native, Glogoski joined the BlueClaws on May 1st and struck out 33 hitters, allowing just two earned runs in 18.2 innings, at the time of his selection. Glogoski is attempting to become the first New Zealand-born player to reach the big leagues. He spent last winter pitching for the Auckland Tuatara of the Australian Winter League after pitching for the Gulf Coast Phillies last year.
The Walk-Off Claws
The BlueClaws had a stretch of four walk-off wins across just six home games through June 3rd. They had two wins on passed balls and two wins on walk-off singles on 0-2 pitches one by Luke Miller and one by Cole Stobbe.
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