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Willmar, MN \u2013 The Willmar Stingers announced today that the team has added Walker Regier as the General Manager of the organization.<\/p>\n

Regier\u2019s journey with the Stingers began as an operations intern in 2019. He then went on to work for the Mankato MoonDogs & Habaneros for the next 7 years in a variety of positions most recently serving as the General Manager for both teams.<\/p>\n

A 2020 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in Sport Management. Regier is originally from Mt. Lake, MN.<\/p>\n

As General Manager, Regier will oversee all facets of the organization, including business operations, community partnerships, fan engagement, and game day execution.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited for the opportunity,\u201d Regier said. \u201cBack in 2019, I got my start in the Northwoods League working for the Stingers. I\u2019m happy to be back and would like to thank the team ownership for giving me the opportunity. I look forward to working with our partners in the community and getting to know the Stingers fanbase that makes this one of the best places in the league.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Willmar Stingers will celebrate their 18th season in the Northwoods League in 2027; full season and half-season plans are available.<\/p>\n

For more information on this press release or questions on ticket packages for the upcoming season please call 320-222-2010 or visit willmarstingers.com.<\/p>\n

The 2027 season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group, empowering investors with powerful financial advice.<\/p>\n

About the Willmar Stingers:
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Willmar Stingers, visit willmarstingers.com<\/a> or contact the front office at (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com<\/p>\n

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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 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 (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. For more information, visit www.willmarstingers.com<\/a> or download the Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Stingers\u00a0as your favorite team.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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