2019 Buffalo Bisons Media Guide
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International League Governors’ Cup Champions 1933, 1936, 1957, 1961, 1998, 2004 International League North Division Champions 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005 American Association Champions 1997 One James D. Griffi n Plaza Buff alo, NY 14203 bisons.com (716) 846-2000 FAX (716) 852-6530 Bisons Front Offi ce 5 Bisons Team Leaders 65-66 Year-by-Year Records 99-100 Robert E. Rich Jr. 6-7 Off ensive Breakdowns 67 Overall Team Records 101-102 Melinda R. Rich 8 Home Runs 68 Playoff s 103 Joseph W. Segarra 9 Pitching Breakdowns 69 Attendance 104 Mike Buczkowski 10 Defensive Breakdowns 70 Yearly Team Leaders 105-106 Kevin Parkinson 11 Transactions, Roster Details 71-72 Statistical Leaders 107-108 Robert Free 12 Season Highs & Lows 73 Playoff Leaders 109 Anthony Sprague 12 Team Records 110-116 Executive Biographies 13 2019 Opponents 74 e Last Time… 117-119 International League 75 All-Time Roster 120-130 2019 Bisons Coaching Staff 14 IL Ballparks 76 Managerial Roster 130 Bobby Meacham 15 IL Umpires 76 Managerial Leaders 130 Doug Mathis 16 Charlotte Knights 77 Modern Era Coaching Staff s 131 Corey Hart 16 Columbus Clippers 78 Devon White 17 Durham Bulls 79 Sahlen Field 132 Bob Tarpey 18 Gwinnett Stripers 80 Ballpark Vitals 133 Brian Pike 18 Indianapolis Indians 81 Ballpark Highlights 133-140 Medical Support Team 19-20 Lehigh Valley IronPigs 82 Ballpark Names 141 Louisville Bats 83 Bisons Statistics 141 2019 Bisons 21 Norfolk Tides 84 Home Openers 142 Bisons Players 22-53 Pawtucket Red Sox 85 Ballpark Records 143 Rochester Red Wings 86 Player Statistics 144-147 2018 Review 54 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 87 IL Standings 55 Syracuse Mets 88 Media Information 148 Home/Road Records 55 Toledo Mud Hens 89 Toronto Blue Jays 149 Records vs. IL Teams 55 Blue Jays Minor Leagues 149 IL Awards 56 History & Records 90 Bisons Broadcast Team 150 All-Star Teams 56 Retired Numbers 91 Bisons Media Relations 151 League Statistics 57-58 Buff alo Hall of Fame 92 Pre-Game Schedule 151 Season Day-by-Day 59-60 Bisons in Cooperstown 93 Ground Rules 151 Bisons Record Breakdowns 61 IL Hall of Fame 93 IL Directory 152 Attendance 61 League Awards 94 Bisons Road Hotels 152 Top Single-Game Performances 61-62 All-Stars & HR Derby 95-96 2019 Ticket Information 153 Final Bisons Statistics 63-64 Team Awards 97-98 e 2019 Buff alo Bisons Media Guide was published with information through March 28, 2019. Media representatives needing additional informa- tion can contact the Bisons Media Relations Department, Sahlen Field, One James D. Griffi n Plaza, Buff alo, NY 14203; (716) 846-2280. e 2019 Buff alo Bisons Information Guide was designed, researched and written by Pat Malacaro of the Bisons’ Media Relations Department. Special thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays media relations department and the International League offi ce and teams. Robert E. Rich Jr................................................ President/Owner Melinda R. Rich................. President, Rich Entertainment Group Joseph W. Segarra.................................... Chief Operating Offi cer Michael Buczkowski............ President, Rich Baseball Operations General Manager, Buff alo Bisons Kevin Parkinson.............. Vice President, Operations & Finance Rich Entertainment Group Robert Free....................................... Vice President, Food Service Rich Baseball Operations Anthony Sprague.... Assistant General Manager, Director of Sales William G. Gisel, Jr................................ Vice President/Secretary Jill K. Bond...................................................... Corporate Counsel William E. Grieshober Jr................................ Corporate Counsel Tom Sciarrino............................. Director of Stadium Operations Brad Bisbing.................... Director, Marketing & Public Relations Sean Regan................ General Manager, Food Service Operations Mike Simoncelli.................. Manager, Entertainment/Promotions Curt Anderson...................... Food Service Operations Supervisor Michele Cicatello................................................. Graphic Design Kathryn Curtis................... Manager, Consumer’s Pub at the Park Pat Malacaro.............. “ e Voice of the Bisons”/Media Relations Paul Rajczak.......................................................... Executive Chef Duke McGuire........................................................ Color Analyst Dave Oakes.............................................................. Pavilion Chef Paul Smaldone........................ Coordinator, High School Baseball eresa Cerabone...................................... Manager, Merchandise Kevin Lester............................................................ Offi cial Scorer Pat Chella.............................................................. Chief Engineer Jon Dare.................................................................. Offi cial Scorer Mark Becht...................................................................... Engineer Michael Majewski........................................... Team Photographer David Wheeler................................................................ Engineer Marshal Filipowicz......................................... Game Day Stringer Joe Petronella...................................................... Chief of Security Josh LaSpada.................................................. Game Day Stringer Eugene Steele............................................. Manager, Commissary Tyler Molina................................................... Game Day Stringer Danny Keene................................................ Head Groundskeeper Budd Bailey......................................... Game Day Clock Operator Scott Lesher............................... Baseball Operations Coordinator Jhon Guarin........................................ Game Day Clock Operator Steve Morris.................................... Manager, Visiting Clubhouse Daniel Ristine..................................... Game Day Clock Operator Bobby Decker................................................ Clubhouse Assistant Tom Burns........................................... Public Address Announcer Jerry Rio............................................... Public Address Announcer John Boutet........................................................ Archives/Curator Mike Poreda............................ Director, Ticket Offi ce Operations Jim Harrington...................................... Director, Corporate Sales Geoff Lundquist...................................................... Director, Sales Chas Fiscella.................................................... Senior Accountant Rachelle Szymanski.......................................... Sales Coordinator Amy Delaney............................................................... Accountant Mark Gordon................................................... Account Executive Tori Dwyer................................................................... Accountant Nick Iacona...................................................... Account Executive Kate Fisher.................................................. Payroll Administrator Kimberly Milleville.......................................... Account Executive Margaret Russo.................................. Offi ce Manager/Purchasing Burt Mirti......................................................... Account Executive Tina Lesher..................................................... Executive Assistant Shaun O’Lay..................................................... Account Executive Gail Hodges........................... Community Relations/Receptionist Bryce Adrian.......................................Ticket Sales Representative Bethany Sickler........... Coordinator, Social Media & Sponsorship As Chairman of Rich Products Corporation, Robert E. Rich Jr. (Bob) has led the company to more than $3.6 billion in worldwide sales revenue. Rich’s continues to build business in new markets with cutting- edge management practices, high business ethics, and customer service standards, which have earned Bob distinction as one of the nation’s most prominent business leaders. His dynamic leadership was recognized with an appointment as Chairman of the U.S. based Grocery Manufacturers Association in 1999 and selection as a National Res- taurant Association “Diplomat” in May 2000. Other noteworthy distinctions include his 1996 induction into the Frozen Food In- dustry Hall of Fame, making his father, Robert E. Rich, and him the rst father-and-son team to be so honored. at same year, Refrigerated and Frozen Foods magazine selected Bob as its “Executive of the Year.” In 2017, Bob and his father were inducted into the inaugural class of the Western New York Business Hall of Fame and joined a group of Buff alo’s nest leaders celebrated for leaving an indelible mark on Buff alo Niagara. Bob is a member of the Grocery Manufacturers Association Hall of Achievement, the National Frozen Food Hall of Fame, the Prepared Food Hall of Fame and the ENACTUS (Entrepreneurial, Action, Us; formerly known as Students in Free Enterprise [SIFE]) Hall of Fame. Also, the Buff alo Baseball Hall of Fame, the Buff alo Sabres Hall of Fame, the Greater Buff alo Sports Hall of Fame and the National Baseball Congress Hall of Fame. In 1999, he became the second angler ever to be inducted into the South Florida Fishing Hall of Fame. In addition to his Rich Products leadership, Bob has played an important role in professional baseball in Buff alo, N.Y. In 1983, Bob purchased the then-struggling Double-A Buff alo Bisons professional