Clubhouse Manager Craig Thomas, Groundskeeper Trey Bowman Earn Southern League Honors
BILOXI, MS – Minor League Baseball announced today that Biloxi Shuckers’ staff members, Craig Thomas and Trey Bowman, have been honored as the Southern League Home Clubhouse Manager of the Year and Head Groundskeeper of the Year. The pair becomes the first Shuckers clubhouse manager and groundskeeper to earn honors.
BILOXI, MS – Minor League Baseball announced today that Biloxi Shuckers’ staff members, Craig Thomas and Trey Bowman, have been honored as the Southern League Home Clubhouse Manager of the Year and Head Groundskeeper of the Year. The pair becomes the first Shuckers clubhouse manager and groundskeeper to earn honors. Winners were selected using the results of surveys of league managers, players and executives throughout the 2024 season.
In 2024, Thomas completed his first season with the Shuckers as the team’s Home Clubhouse Manager and his 24th season in baseball. After beginning the season on the visiting side, Thomas switched to the home side in early June where he oversaw all home clubhouse operations for the Shuckers, which included 48 players who appeared in at least one game for the team. Before joining the Shuckers, he worked in the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies organizations.
“Throughout the season, Craig took the clubhouse operations with the Shuckers to the next level and created expectations far exceeding the normal Double-A standard,” Shuckers General Manager Hunter Reed said. “Not only did he create an environment where players were comfortable and had their needs met, but he worked tirelessly to create a Major League Baseball environment at the Double-A level.”
Bowman completed his third season as the team’s Head Groundskeeper in 2024 and his 13th year in sports turf. Last off-season, Trey oversaw the renovation of the playing surface at Keesler Federal Park, including a brand-new infield mix, modeled after American Family Field in Milwaukee. He also oversaw the installation of new grass to the field, TifTuf Bermuda and rebuilt a new mound at the ballpark.
“Trey tirelessly works to keep the field in top shape at Keesler Federal Park, working long hours and continuously maintaining the field,” Reed said. “He also did a masterful job battling the elements, as is typical for a ballpark in South Mississippi. Despite 27 tarp pulls, a hurricane during the final week of the regular season and extreme temperatures, the playing surface never faltered.”
Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2025 Shuck Nation membership today by visiting biloxishuckers.com, the ballpark offices and by calling (228) 233-3465.The Shuckers will return to Keesler Federal Park for their 10th anniversary season on Tuesday, April 8 against the Columbus Clingstones. Fans can see the complete 2025 schedule by visiting biloxishuckers.com.
ABOUT THE BILOXI SHUCKERS:
The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers are members of the Southern League and play at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.
ABOUT SHUCKERS BASEBALL, LLC:
Shuckers Baseball, LLC is a MS entity owned and operated by John Tracy. Shuckers Baseball operates the Biloxi Shuckers baseball franchise, including operating Keesler Federal Park for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events.