Rapp currently serves as an Assistant Coach for Minnesota Morris University
Richmond, Ind. – The Richmond Flying Mummies announced today the hiring of Mason Rapp as the team’s first-ever Field Manager, ahead of their inaugural 2026 Northwoods League season. Rapp currently serves as an Assistant Baseball Coach at the University of Minnesota Morris, where he works with the Cougar catchers and assists with recruiting and player development.
“I’m incredibly honored to be named the first manager in Flying Mummies history,” said Rapp. “I am beyond excited to represent my home state in a place I am very familiar with while getting to be back in the Northwoods League.” We’re going to build a team that plays a fun brand of baseball, competes every night, and represents the Richmond community with pride!”
Rapp brings a deep understanding of player development and collegiate summer baseball to the Flying Mummies. Before joining Minnesota Morris, he served as a graduate assistant at the University of Mary and has coached in the Northwoods League with the Willmar Stingers, giving him firsthand experience with the summer-league grind and recruiting networks.
“With Mason’s energy, leadership, and passion for developing young players, Mason is the perfect person to set the tone for our franchise,” said Trevor Amerson, General Manager of the Flying Mummies. “He understands the Northwoods League and what it takes to create a great experience for our players, fans, and the community. We’re thrilled to have him leading the charge as we launch our franchise here in Richmond.”
Rapp played collegiately at Defiance College, where he was a three-time Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) All-Academic selection. He is a native of Fortville, Indiana, and has remained active in youth baseball development across the Midwest.
Season ticket packages for the Flying Mummies’ inaugural 2026 season are on sale now. Visit www.mummiesbaseball.com or contact the ticket office at (765) 973-3447 to reserve your seats today. The Flying Mummies front office and team shop are located at 201 NW 13th St Richmond, IN 47374 with office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Richmond Flying Mummies are a proud member of the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 410 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion and Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com) and ESPN+.
