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I'm in this! I have the cream fitted hat and navy coat beyond the kid in the black hoodie! So glad I was there now(:

https://www.milb.com/carolina-mudcats/news/joe-ricciutti-named-president-of-brewers-class-a-affiliate-wilson-warbirds?partnerID=web_article-share MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have named Joe Ricciutti as President – Wilson Warbirds, Class A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The announcement was made by Brewers President – Business Operations Rick Schlesinger. Ricciutti will serve as the lead executive for the Wilson/Carolina Class A franchise including business and ballpark operations and will provide leadership and vision for the organization as the team begins play in a new city and new downtown Wilson stadium in 2026. Ricciutti will begin his role on January 6 and will oversee the transition of the franchise (currently the Carolina Mudcats) from Zebulon, N.C. to Wilson, N.C. following the 2025 season. David Lawrence, the current Mudcats General Manager – Business Development and Brand Marketing, will remain with the organization in a leadership role. The Milwaukee Brewers committed to bringing professional baseball back to Wilson and announced the re-brand of the Brewers Class A Affiliate in late November. The Wilson Warbirds name, logos and uniforms were all unveiled in November at a community ceremony at the Wilson Industrial Air Center. The Wilson Warbirds are owned and operated by the Milwaukee Brewers. “Joe has a demonstrated record of great success in the industry, and his wealth of experience will prove invaluable in building business relationships, operating a beautiful new ballpark and developing a world-class fan experience,” said Schlesinger. “We look forward to the leadership and vision Joe will bring to our Warbirds as they prepare to move to their new home in Wilson.” Ricciutti comes to the Warbirds after seven years with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, High-A Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, where he most recently served the organization as President. Ricciutti served as the main liaison between the team and key stakeholders, including Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies, and local elected officials at the state, county, and city levels, concerning the funding and completion of the PDL Facility Compliance capital construction project. Additionally, Ricciutti led a rebranding initiative in 2020, transitioning the Lakewood BlueClaws to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Ricciutti directed all business functions including ticket sales, sponsorship sales, finance, marketing, stadium operations, gameday operations, food and beverage, human resources, retail and grounds. Ricciutti also served seven years as Assistant Vice President, University Event Management at Columbia University in New York City and previously was President of the Staten Island Yankees from 2007-2011. “It is an honor to join the Milwaukee Brewers organization as the President of the Wilson Warbirds. I look forward to building a best-in-class organization that Wilson will be proud to call their hometown team,” said Ricciutti. Ricciutti serves as an Adjunct Professor, teaching a master’s degree class in Sports Administration at Rutgers University and Principles of Management and Applied Sports Management at his alma mater, College of Staten Island.

Thanks Yall! But... Joe, It Zeb - U - Len(:

Your good Spens!

How did you mess it up? Just wondering(: and Your welcome!

Okok.... Thanks again to you and @Spencer Michaelis for doing this!!

Thanks Zarr! When is it out? Monday?

Send me my shoutout time if u can!! HAHA

Looking forward to the Mudcats episode!!!! Can't wait for my shout out as well(:

What does it include? Stuff that you cant read without paying?

Glad to hear that! I believe David is the acting lead GM for rn however. Eric Gardner stepped down in August(: they had two GM's, One for Baseball Ops, one for other stuff beyond that(:

U think???

I would really appreciate that!!!! A ton more people would too! However, Not like I spent 65 bucks on merch yesterday(; Merry Christmas to me(:

Yea(:

So my take on it today in person. Great time at Wilson Air Center, Got a free car flag, mini baseball, and a cookie with the logo. Had WW2 planes fly in and all the front office staff there! Including the new GM(: I like the new name a decent amount. I bought a hat and a t shirt(: Got to take a Pic with Braylon, Josh, and Eric as well. A good time but a bittersweet one as well(;

I will be there in Wilson! I will post updates if I can!

*This will be edited later today* The Carolina Mudcats are no longer the Brewers Single A ball team):):): They will now be the Wilson........., in effect the 2026 season): Merch will be sold on MILB's online store shortly I would guess(:

Questions about my Muddies!! 1. As the new name is out " By the time you post".... How do yall like it? 2. Will Nick Stanley stay as Manager? (:

Just signed!!

I personally think Down East's new name is..... The Hub City Spartenburgers!

Totally agree!!

As a local I would love to go next week but I don't know if I can work it out):

Looks like we have a date for the name reveal(:

This has been the name I would guess they would take. Would be neat to see it(;

You are very welcome! I enjoy covering about my favorite team! I hope all of you can make the trip down to Zebulon, NC next year for the last season before the new stadium! I got the opportunity to meet Chris Edwards before the home playoff game and enjoyed that! Have a great fall and winter! Till March... Yours in Baseball MudcatsfaninBrunsCo or Finn on Mudcats Radio Shoutouts(: