2026 HOT TOTS PITCHING COACH NOAH DENOYER RETURNS TO BALTIMORE ORIOLES ORGANIZATION 

MINOT, ND – The Minot Hot Tots 2026 Pitching Coach Noah Denoyer has accepted a position as a Minor League Pitching Development Coach with the Baltimore Orioles organization, marking an exciting next chapter in his professional baseball career.

Denoyer spent the 2026 season leading the Hot Tots pitching staff in his first year as a coach. His new role marks a return to the Orioles organization, where he previously established himself as a professional pitcher.

“I had a great experience in Minot this past season with the Hot Tots,” Denoyer said. “This being my third season in the Northwoods League and first as a coach, there is no other league that prepares you for professional baseball like the NWL. Thank you to Manager Brian Lewis and Hitting Coach Chase Hanson for making my time as Pitching Coach there an awesome opportunity and experience as a first-time coach transitioning from playing baseball to now coaching.”

Before joining the Hot Tots coaching staff, Denoyer worked his way through Baltimore’s minor league system, reaching the Triple-A level. During his playing career, he earned a spot on the Orioles’ 40-man roster and was recognized as one of the organization’s Top 30 prospects.

After competing in the Northwoods League for two summers, he signed with the Orioles as an undrafted free agent. Throughout his career, he was part of four championship teams across community college, the Atlantic League, Minor League Baseball Rookie Ball, and Triple-A. Despite undergoing two Tommy John surgeries, Denoyer continued pursuing his passion for baseball, eventually transitioning into coaching with the Hot Tots in 2026.

“The Baltimore Orioles are a great organization that I have been fortunate enough to be around for many years, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to help impact the next generation of MLB players,” Denoyer said.

During his time in Minot, Denoyer brought firsthand knowledge of professional baseball to the Hot Tots clubhouse, helping develop collegiate pitchers competing in one of the country’s premier summer collegiate baseball leagues.

“Noah’s approach to coaching pitchers is that of a teacher.  He does a great job of incorporating his experience, knowledge and passion for the game in a way that is incredibly advanced for a young guy,” Hot Tots Head Coach Brian Lewis said. “He cares about his players and their development both as players and as humans.  He will be greatly missed in Minot and a huge addition to the Baltimore Orioles organization.”