The Los Angeles Dodgers formally announced their 2019 coaching staff for Low-A Great Lakes. Among the holdovers from last year include manager John Shoemaker, who enters his 43rd season with the organization.
The 2018 season marked the beginning of Shoemaker’s second stint with the Loons. He previously served as the affiliate’s skipper in 2011-12 and has managed over 3,000 Minor League games dating back to 1987.
Shoemaker enjoyed success in his return to the Loons last season, leading the franchise to its sixth postseason berth since 2007. Great Lakes’ run came to an end in the first round of the Midwest League playoffs, suffering a sweep at the hands of the West Michigan Whitecaps.