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2020 TinCaps Coaching Staff announced. Image courtesy of the TinCaps.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A news release from the TInCaps:<\/p>\n

Padres Announce 2020 TinCaps Coaching Staff<\/strong>
\nContreras as Manager & Mathews as Hitting Coach Return, Joined by Newcomers<\/em><\/p>\n

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(January 17, 2020) \u2014 Anthony Contreras will manage the TinCaps for a fifth consecutive season in 2020, the San Diego Padres, Fort Wayne\u2019s Major League Baseball affiliate, announced on Friday. Contreras is set to be joined by hitting coach Jonathan Mathews, who returns for his third season with the \u2019Caps. Leo Rosales, a 2004 Fort Wayne Wizards pitcher who went on to reach the big leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks, will serve as pitching coach. Meanwhile, Jonathan Meyer comes on board as the team\u2019s fielding coach alongside athletic trainer Nick Coberly and Strength Coach Ben Loftis. <\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t be more excited to lead a bunch of very talented young men in 2020 and work with a highly regarded staff,\u201d Contreras said. \u201cFort Wayne is one of the best places to work in Minor League Baseball, if not the best, and I\u2019m extremely grateful to be back for a fifth year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Contreras led the TinCaps to a Midwest League Eastern Division title and an appearance in the Midwest League Championship Series in 2017. More critically, considering the focus of the Class A level is player development, through his first four seasons in Fort Wayne, Contreras has managed 23 players who\u2019ve ascended to the major leagues, with many more on their way. Contreras, who was an infielder in Minor League Baseball from 2005-13, including 2008 with the Wizards, is the winningest and longest-tenured manager in Fort Wayne\u2019s franchise history, which dates back to 1993. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re elated to welcome back Anthony Contreras and Jonathan Mathews,\u201d said TinCaps President Mike Nutter. \u201cNot only do we appreciate how they\u2019re top-tier baseball instructors, but just as important, they understand the connection that the TinCaps have with our community, and they share in our belief of giving back to the fans. We\u2019re also looking forward to welcoming back Leo Rosales after his time here as a Wizards pitcher, as well as working with Jonathan Meyer, Nick Coberly, and Ben Loftis. It was a pleasure having fielding coach Jhonny Carvajal, pitching coach Jackson Quezada, athletic trainer Allyse Kramer, and strength coach Sam Hoffman with us in recent seasons and we wish them the best in their new assignments within the Padres organization.\u201d<\/p>\n

San Diego\u2019s farm system is regarded as one of the best in the sport. While the Padres won\u2019t release the 2020 TinCaps roster until early April, San Diego General Manager A.J. Preller has said Fort Wayne could have 19-year-old shortstop CJ Abrams, who\u2019s considered one of the fastest and best overall prospects in baseball. Abrams, the No. 6 pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, appeared in two games at Parkview Field last August. <\/p>\n

Contreras and the \u2019Caps start their 2020 season on the road against the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Thursday, April 9. Opening Day at Parkview Field is scheduled for Monday, April 13 (6:05 p.m.) against the Cincinnati Reds-affiliated Dayton Dragons. This year, award-winning Parkview Field will feature several ballpark enhancements, including a new HD video board. Season ticket packages and group outings are already on sale. Tickets to individual games will go on sale in February.<\/p>\n

Manager: Anthony Contreras<\/strong><\/p>\n