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The Thrillbillies Announce Three Coaching Hires

Pictures of the new coaching staff from their years as players.
Rent One Park
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Rent One Park Press Release

The Thrillbillies have announced several coaches for their inaugural Prospect League season.

Illinois-native Bart Zeller will return to Rent One Park as the bench coach. Zeller was a member of the Miners coaching staff in their inaugural 2007 season, staying on through the 2010 campaign.

John A. Logan baseball assistant coach Lane Dickerson will be the team's pitching coach.

Former Miners’ pitcher Travis Hope will also be in the dugout to assist in developing Thrillbillies’ pitchers as the assistant pitching coach.

The trio will serve under manager Ralph Santana.

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