Willmar MN – The Willmar Stingers are excited to announce the hiring of our new Field Manager, Big Leaguer Jason Jácome. Coach Jácome has put together a strong career with 30 years of playing and coaching experience. After getting drafted in the 12th round in the 1991 MLB draft, Jason went on to play at the Major League level for the New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, and the Cleveland Indians.
Throughout his whole career Jason has dedicated himself to building competitive teams and helping players reach their full potential. Most recently, he has served as the Associate Head Coach at Pima Community College, his Alma Mater. During his time as a player at Pima CC, he received First Team NJCAA All-American Honors with a record of 17-2 in 1991.
“I am honored to lead the Willmar Stingers and excited to build a winning culture, develop our players, and compete for a Northwoods League championship. I can’t wait to get to work and make Willmar proud” said Coach Jácome.
Last season was Coach Jácome’s first experience in the Northwoods League. He coached the Rochester Honkers to a third-place finish in their division, one spot out of the playoffs, after the Honkers finished dead last in the league the previous season. “With the first year under his already under his belt, we are excited to see what he can do for this team and this community” said team Vice President Chris Woods.
During the off-season Jason and his wife, Lisa, reside in Tucson, Arizona with their four children: Atley (25), Addison (20), Parker (19), and Presley (18). Family and Baseball are central to Coach Jácome’s life, and he brings the same passion, leadership, and commitment to both.
About the Willmar Stingers:
The Willmar Stingers are a member of the Northwoods League, the premier summer collegiate baseball league in North America. The Stingers provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment while showcasing the top college baseball talent from across the country.
For more information about the Willmar Stingers, visit willmarstingers.com or contact the front office at (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com
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The Willmar Stingers 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. Having completed its 33rd 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 435 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 (BAL) 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 (NYM). League games are viewable live on FloSports.tv.