Bio

Blevins returns to the coaching staff for a second season after guiding the pitching staff last year. Six pitchers had their contract purchased during the 2024 campaign, three of which immediately reported to Triple-A. Right-handed pitcher Tyler Zuber made his way from the Ducks back to the Major Leagues with the Tampa Bay Rays in a span of just over two months. Additionally, closer Ramon Santos earned the Team MVP award after leading all Ducks with a 0.58 ERA and 45 appearances while ranking third in the Atlantic League with 14 saves.

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).