Eastern League Southwest Divisionrichmond flying squirrels San Francisco Giants

Year Opened: 1985 Capacity: 9,560

Field Dimensions: LF: 330’ CF: 402’ RF: 330’ 2022 Record: 66-71

Last Playoff Appearance: 2022 Titles Won: None

Years in League: 2010-2023

Mascots: Nutzy the Flying Squirrel, Nutasha

1. Marco Luciano, SS

2. Kyle Harrison, LHP

3. Casey Schmitt, 3B

4. Grant McCray, OF

5. Luis Matos, OF

6. Vaun Brown, OF

7. Aaverson Arteaga, SS

8. Carson Whisehunt, LHP

9. Mason Black, RHP

10. Eric Silva, RHP

Manager: Dennis Pelfry

Hitting Coach: Cory Elasik

Pitching Coach: Paul Oseguera

Fundamentals Coach: Lipso Nava

Athletic Trainer: Chris Walsh

Strength & Conditioning: Matt Jordan

Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Matt Duffy, Mike MacDonald, Joe Panik, Hunter Strickland, Kelby Tomlinson

Pelfrey returns to Richmond after leading the Flying Squirrels to the playoffs last season. Prior to managing Richmond, he led the Eugene Emeralds, the Giants’ High-A affiliate, to a league championship in 2021. With Pelfrey at the helm, the Emeralds went 69-50 during the inaugural regular season of the High-A West, the club’s first year as an affiliate of the Giants. The Emeralds defeated the Spokane Indians in the High-A West Championship Series, three-games-toone, closing out the title with a 5-0 shutout in Game 4. Prior to joining the Giants organization, Pelfrey spent five seasons as the manager for the Florence Freedom of the independent Frontier League from 2015-2019. Under his direction, the Freedom reached the postseason three times and advanced to the Frontier League Championship Series twice. He was hired to manage the then-High-A San Jose Giants in 2020 before the minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to beginning his managerial career, Pelfrey was a coach for the independent Gary SouthShore Railcats of the independent American Association from 2011-2014. Primarily an infielder during his professional playing career from 1999-2004, Pelfrey spent six seasons in the Frontier League, Texas-Louisiana League and Central League.

Mascot Nutzy the Flying Squirrel

Nutzy is one of the most recognizable figures in the Richmond community, making hundreds of appearances throughout the city during the year. He of course continues to be a fixture at The Diamond, but is also a regular at area schools, charitable functions and anywhere else there is a need for a superhero!

On April 14 2016, Nutasha took the field for the first time, joining Nutzy in the Opening Day festivities. Nutahsa’s name was selected by the fans after thousands of votes submitted through the Richmond TimesDispatch. Nutzy and his pal Nutasha enjoy helping fans have the best possible experience in and outside of The Diamond. From their 71 home games to over 400 community appearances each year, the Flying Squirrels mascots are friendly, outgoing and lots of FUNN!

2022 Team- Batting Average: .230 (12th); ERA: 4.31 (6th)