The St. Louis Cardinals announced their 2019 Minor League coaching staffs for their affiliate teams in addition to their player development and medical personnel for the upcoming season on Friday. The Cardinals Farm System finished 6th among all teams in overall winning pct. (.534; 401-350) in 2018, as Memphis won its second-consecutive Pacific Coast League (AAA) title and also the Triple-A National Championship Game, and both Peoria (Midwest League-A) and the GCL Cardinals (Gulf Coast League - Rookie) advanced to their respective league Championship Series.
St. Louis Official Site
Five Cardinals affiliates will be led by new managers in 2019, including Triple-A Memphis, which formally announced Ben Johnson as its newest manager on Friday.
St. Louis Official Site
Memphis native and former St. Louis Cardinals minor league outfielder Ben Johnson will manage the Memphis Redbirds during the 2019 season, the Cardinals announced Friday.
Memphis Official Site
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that Joe Kruzel has been named the new Manager of the Springfield Cardinals for the 2019 season, becoming the sixth skipper in Springfield history.
Springfield Official Site
The Palm Beach Cardinals return for the 2019 season with many familiar faces on the coaching staff. The Cardinals will look to reach the playoffs for the third consecutive year once the 2019 Florida State League seasons begins on Thursday, April 4th against the Hammerheads.
Palm Beach Official Site
The Peoria Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals have announced the 2019 Chiefs field staff with former Major Leaguer Erick Almonte named manager. Pitching coach Cale Johnson and hitting coach Russell Chambliss both return to Peoria after helping the Chiefs to the MWL Championship Series last year. Athletic Trainer Chris Walsh and Strength & Conditioning Coach Kyle Richter are both newcomers to the Chiefs staff.
Peoria Official Site
New manager Jose Leon will lead the State College Spikes' 2019 coaching staff, the St. Louis Cardinals announced on Friday. Leon becomes the 10th manager in Spikes history after serving as hitting coach for the Cardinals' number-one Dominican Summer League affiliate in 2018. Pitching coach Adrian Martin will return to the same role for his second season in 2019, while hitting coach Cody Gabella will make his Spikes debut this year.
State College Official Site
True to their organization's goal of having one generation of players shape the next and so on, the Cardinals' list of managers and instructors for the minor-league system is dotted with former players and longtime coaches who may have new roles but are buttoning a familiar jersey.
Cardinal Beat
The St. Louis Cardinals announced their minor league coaching staffs — as well as player development and medical personnel assignments — for the 2019 season on Friday, and several familiar names will be joining the organization or receiving new assignments.
Fox Sports Midwest
After spending the last three seasons with other teams, Tony Cruz is back with the St. Louis Cardinals–only this time he won’t be backing up Yadier Molina, he will be serving as the organization’s minor league catching instructor.
STL Baseball Weekly
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