Andy Rempel and Derek Florko return to Cardinals coaching staff
SR Team
Head Coach – Corey Eckstein (JNT, Vernon CC Texas)
Hitting Coach – Andy Rempel (Drafted by Mariners, Purdue, Central AZ
Assistant Coach – Derek Florko returns after coaching at PBA and the Lethbridge Bulls in the WMBL Collegiate Summer League.
Pitching Coach – Tanner Braaten (Moves up from JR team)
JR Team
Head Coach – Shawn Besse (5th season as coach)
Assistant Coach – Jay Pankratz (4th season)
Pitching Coach – Brand Molnar (Returns for 2nd season)
Pitching Coach – Luke Webster (UBC, Cardinal alumni)
Abbotsford Cardinals Alumni Update:
Eric Sim:
Eric is currently playing the the Advanced A California League for the San Jose Giants, in 17 games for the Giants he has a slash line of .276/.328/.328 while throwing out 50% of base stealers.
Jared Mortensen:
Jared is finishing up the 2013 season with the Charlotte Stone Crabs of the Advanced A Florida State League. in 17 and a third Innings Jared has a 1.04 ERA to go with 18 SO and only 5 BB.
Kurtis Kostuk:
Kurtis is currently enjoying his first season of professional baseball with the Arizona Diamondbacks playing with their Rookie Ball team in Arizona. In 35innings pitched Kurtis has struck out 34 batters to go along with a 5.91 ERA while bing one of the youngest players on the team.
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