YOUR 2024 SPRINGFIELD DRIFTERS
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COACHING STAFF
Alan Embree
Head Coach
Alan Embree is a former Major League relief pitcher known for his left-handed specialization. He played for multiple teams during his career and achieved success in the 2004 season with the Boston Red Sox, contributing to their World Series victory. Off the field, Embree enjoys spending time with his children, Ace and Andie.
Alan Embree
Head Coach
Rocco Ferarri
Assistant Coach
Rocco is currently an assistant coach at Mt. Hood Community College. He developed his skills as a player at Thurston High School and Northwest Nazarene University. Before joining Mt. Hood, Rocco gained valuable coaching experience at both Northwest Nazarene and Corbin University. Rocco grew up in Springfield and enjoys watching baseball. His favorite sports team is the Seattle Mariners, and his favorite athlete is Robinson Cano. Outside of his athletic career, Rocco’s favorite hobby other than baseball is golf.
Rocco Ferarri
Assistant Coach
FRONT OFFICE
kyle whitty
Assistant General Manager
Kyle Whitty is as local as it gets having grown up in the Eugene area, attended Sheldon High School, and earned the Evans scholarship to attend the University of Oregon. A longtime sports fan, Kyle is a referee for High School football and basketball. He is currently a candidate for Division 3 collegiate refereeing. As your Assistant General Manager, he will focus on marketing, sales, and community engagement. Kyle is passionate about the attention of the community youth to encourage youth participation and the future of Springfield baseball.
CHUCK GROVE
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Born and raised in Eugene, I attended Sheldon High School before pursuing higher education at Oregon State University (OSU), where I double-majored in accounting and finance and minored in psychology. I have spent many years as a coach for KIDSPORTS, contributing to the development of young athletes in our community. Currently, I live in Eugene with my wife, Nancy, and our son, Troy, who followed in my footsteps by attending both Sheldon High School and OSU. I stay active through tennis, pickleball, biking, and hiking. Professionally, I am an operations manager, coordinating the activities of food and beverage services, the ticket office, marketing, and stadium operations.
INTERNSHIPS
Interested in an internship with the Springfield Drifters? In-season roles offer game day experiences, as well as business operations, marketing, sales, promotion, hospitality, analytics skill development and more.
