Bio

Blevins returns to the coaching staff for a third season after guiding the pitching staff each of the past two years. Three pitchers had their contract purchased during the 2025, including John Gant (Kansas City Royals), Zach Plesac (St. Louis Cardinals) and Tyler Beede (Diablos Rojos del Mexico). Long Island’s pitching staff led the Atlantic League in ERA (4.48) and batting average against (.246) while allowing the fewest hits (1,040), runs (625) and home runs (131) in the circuit.

Previously, the 39-year-old pitched in the Atlantic League during parts of eight seasons (2012-19), including five with the Ducks (2012-16). The righty was exceptional during Long Island’s back-to-back Atlantic League championship runs in 2012 and 2013, combining to post a 2.70 ERA in three postseason starts. In his Ducks career, the Syracuse, N.Y., native posted with a 3.88 ERA and 291 strikeouts over 73 regular season appearances (69 starts).