(Waldorf, MD., August 2, 2017) – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced Wednesday that Zach Wilson was promoted to hitting coach, a role he will serve for the remainder of the team’s 10th anniversary season.
Wilson joined the Blue Crabs in 2015, playing a key role in the team’s 2015 Freedom Division Championship. He resigned with the team for his third season on February 2nd. The 1B/DH put up strong numbers in the first half of the season, being named to his first Atlantic League All-Star team, as well as being chosen to represent Southern Maryland in the Home-Run Derby. Wilson won the Home-Run Derby, before leading the Freedom Division in the All-Star Game, being named MVP for his three-run homerun.
“We are excited to have Zach serve on the coaching staff for the remainder of the season. We believe there is a lot he can contribute to this team in an expanded role,” said Blue Crabs General Manager Courtney Knichel.
Before joining Southern Maryland, Wilson spent four seasons playing in affiliated baseball as a member of the New York Yankees organization. He was originally a 21st round draft pick by the Yankees in the 2011 MLB Draft out of Arizona State University. To this point, Wilson is a career .270 hitter, with 60 HR and 265 RBI’s over seven professional seasons.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to continue helping out the team in any way I can. I’m happy to be onboard a great coaching staff and look forward to an expanded role in the organization,” said Wilson.
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