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Thompson Returns to Wausau for 2026 Northwoods League Season
Wausau, WI – The Wausau Woodchucks are excited to announce that Field Manager Corey Thompson will be returning to the team for his 5th season in 2026!
During the regular season, Thompson led the team to break many records, including team batting average, runs scored, and stolen bases. The 2025 season marks the third time Thompson has led the Woodchucks to the playoffs in his four seasons as their field manager. On his way to the playoffs, he led the team to become Northwoods League Great Lakes West Division Second-Half Champions, winning every game played at Athletic Park in the second half of the season.
Thompson is currently entering his fifth year at Keiser University in Florida as the Pitching Coach. In 2025, he helped lead the program to their seventh NAIA regional appearance in program history. Through his career, Thompson has coached many all-conference and all-region athletes.
Planning is already underway for another exciting 2026 season! Season tickets are available now at woodchucks.com or by calling 715-845-5055. Follow the Woodchucks on social media for the latest offseason updates and announcements.
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The Wausau Woodchucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 24 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 400 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 World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion 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+. For more information, visit www.woodchucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Woodchucks as your favorite team.