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Cats Introduce Curtis Wilkerson as Manager The Fort Worth Cats have named former major league infielder Curtis Wilkerson as their new team manager. Wilkerson spent 11 seasons in the majors as an infielder for the Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals. He was drafted by Texas in the fourth round of the 1980 MLB draft and was named the team’s rookie of the year in 1984. Wilkerson spent six of his major league seasons with the club. The switch-hitter appeared in 972 games during his career before retiring in 1993.
After retiring, Wilkerson coached in the Royals and Pirates organizations. He then was the manager of the Tarrant County Thunder of the Continental Baseball League for the 2008 season.
Wilkerson was born on April 26, 1961 in Petersburg, Virginia. He lives in Arlington, Texas with his wife of 25 years, Brenda. They have three children: sons Brandon and Chris and daughter Briana.
Steve Maddock Named Director of Baseball Operations
Also today, the Cats named Steve Maddock as Director of Baseball Operations and pitching coach for the 2012 season. Maddock was the bench coach for the Cats in 2010 under Chad Tredaway. He spent the 2011 season as manager of the Edinburg Roadrunners.
“I am excited to return to the Cats and the city of Fort Worth.” Maddock said. “I enjoyed my first season here, and the support of the fans and history of the franchise is second to none in independent baseball.”
Maddock has 19 years of experience in independent league baseball. As manager of San Angelo of the Central League, he managed the team to the league title in 2002. From 2005-2008 he was in the Northern League. He also spent time in the Frontier League in both 2000 and 2004, and the All-American Association in 2001.
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Individual Ticket Prices Remain the Same as 2011 The Fort Worth Cats announced that individual game tickets for the 2012 season will not go up, and will remain the same as 2011. Under new ownership this season, the Cats will have 48 home games, beginning in May, as they join the North American Baseball League. The schedule is expected to be released next week, and individual tickets will go on sale soon after. Season and flex plan tickets are already on sale. 2012 Individual Game Ticket Prices Weekend (Fri.-Sat.) Reserved Box: $14; Weekend (Fri.-Sat.) General Admission: $7 Weekday (Mon.-Thur.) Reserved Box: $10; Weekday (Mon.-Thur.) General Admission: $7 All Tickets on Sundays: $5 Fourth of July Reserved Box: $16; Fourth of July General Admission: $10 Call 817-332-2287 or log-on to www.fwcats.com for more ticket information. |
2012 Season Tickets and Flex Plans Now Available Tickets are now on sale for the Fort Worth Cats 2012 season as they play 48 home games in the North American League. Reserved season tickets are just $495 per seat to enjoy the action all season long at historic LaGrave Field. Flex plans are also available this year- Any day tickets are only $150 for 15 vouchers. Call 817-332-2287 today to reserve your seats for a brand-new season and league of Cats' baseball!! |
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Solid MLB Seasons for Former Cats Three former Cats had solid seasons in the major leagues in 2011, all of them pitchers.  Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer went 15-9 in 33 starts, while pitching 195 innings. He had a 4.43 ERA with 174 strikeouts. Kansas City Royals starter Luke Hochevar went 11-11 in 31 starts, racking up 198 innings. He had a 4.68 ERA with 128 K's. Royals middle reliever Aaron Crow made the All-Star team in his rookie season. He went 4-4 with a 2.76 ERA, striking out 65 in 62 innings pitched. |
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