NEW ORLEANS – On Monday, February 15, 2016, The New Orleans Zephyrs will introduce new Zephyrs Manager Arnie Beyeler at a press conference at Zephyr Stadium, at 2:30 p.m.
Beyeler has been named the 15th manager in New Orleans Zephyrs history, as the Miami Marlins announced their minor league coaching assignments for the 2016 season. Joining Beyeler will be pitching coach Derek Botelho, hitting coach Paul Phillips, bullpen coach Ronnie Deck, athletic trainer Brian Bobier, strength and conditioning coach Quentin Eberhardt and video coordinator Jamie Tutko.
Beyeler spent the last three years as first base coach for the Boston Red Sox, helping the franchise win the 2013 World Series championship. He was also the team's outfield instructor during that time, and spent 12 seasons overall in the Red Sox organization. Boston outfielders led the American League in 2014 with 37 assists, and Beyeler served as first base coach for the 2014 AL All-Star team.
"I am looking forward to reuniting with Arnie," said Zephyrs General Manager Cookie Rojas, who worked alongside Beyeler in Pawtucket. "I know him to be a great manager, motivator and teacher, and someone who really cares about and embraces the community."
Beyeler has compiled an 802-756 (.515) record in 13 seasons as a minor league manager, reaching the playoffs six times. He spent nine seasons as a manager in the Red Sox system at Triple-A Pawtucket (2011-12), Double-A Portland (2007-10), Single-A Augusta (2002) and Single-A Lowell (2000-01). He guided Pawtucket to the 2012 Governors' Cup, marking the PawSox' first International League title in 28 years. He also led Portland to a pair of Eastern League playoff berths and was named the circuit's top managerial prospect by Baseball America in 2010.
The 2016 season gets underway on April 7, with the home opener at Zephyr Field on Friday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. against the Omaha Storm Chasers.