IBL's Brantford Red Sox name Whiteley field manager

The Intercounty Baseball League’s Brantford Red Sox have hired Shawn Whiteley as their new field manager. Photo: Brantford Red Sox

February 15, 2023

Official Brantford Red Sox News Release

BRANTFORD, ONT. - The Brantford Red Sox have hired Shawn Whiteley as their field manager for the 2023 season.

Whiteley brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the Brantford Red Sox. He has run many elite skill development camps for different age groups over the years. Whiteley was also a two-sport collegiate athlete, playing both hockey and baseball.

"I am looking forward to the opportunity to be the new field manager for the Brantford Red Sox, a storied franchise in the IBL with a great fan base," said Whiteley. "Rick [Pomerleau, Brantford Red Sox team owner] is building a talented young roster for the upcoming season and my goal would be to field a competitive team each game where I give the team and players an opportunity to be successful. We will be a strong team on the field, and be community leaders and role models to local youth players.

"I am a player’s coach, and believe through my baseball knowledge I will be able to help grow and develop each player we have on the Red Sox. It is important for all to buy into the team strategy for us to be a successful franchise. It is going to be a great season in Brantford!"