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Jim Turner Experience: 19th season
Jim began coaching with the Reds after the 1991 season. He has been the head coach of the team since 1994. Jim is also the regular third base coach. Picked up his 100th win (reg. season plus playoffs) in 2002. Named the YBA's 2002 Coach of the Year. Surpassed the .500 mark for the first time in 2003.
Kirk joined the Reds staff in 2009, and served as the regular first base coach.
Dan started helping out in the 2006 season, and is now a full-fledged member of the coaching staff (whether he likes it or not). Throws terrific batting practise and puts in overtime before and after practise with his son and anyone else who shows up early or decides to stay late. Dan is always on the lookout for new equipment, and even customized a catcher's helmet with a Reds motif. Will be the regular bench boss in 2008.
Robert Turner
2004 marked the first time since T-Ball that the Turner Bros. were on the same baseball team. Robert coached with the Padres a few years ago and decided to join the staff of the Little Red Machine. Rob revitalized Joel's old role of bench enforcer, maintaining order in the dugout. Also comes up with many of the player nicknames.
Andre Rodrigues
The youngest coach in team history, Andre found time to coach the Reds while still playing Bantam, forgoing paid umpiring and scorekeeping assignments to do so. Andre was a terrific addition to the coaching staff. He works hard at practices and is very hands-on with drills, and he brings a no-nonsense approach to coaching first or managing the bench.
Andrew Versace
The first former Red to return as a member of the coaching staff, Andrew coached while still active in the bantam division, where he was a fine pitcher (having learned everything he knows as a Red - no, seriously).
Kevin Barnes
Kevin guided the Bantam Tigers to a perfect regular season record in 2002, so he was a natural choice to add to the Reds staff. Kevin brought a ton of enthusiasm to the job, and now sports a gaudy lifetime regular season record of 37-2. Was a big help working with our younger players in the batting cage. Will he return to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, or continue to coach in the PeeWee ranks in 2004? Only time will tell.
Stephen Barnes
Stephen was a rotation mainstay on that undefeated Tigers team. While he remained active in York's Bantam ranks, Stephen decided it was time to enter the cerebral side of the game and joined the Reds coaching braintrust. Throws impeccable batting practice. Will continue his impressive playing career in 2004.
Joel Williams Joel was our self-appointed bench coach and enforcer, keeping dugout climbing and non-baseball related goofing off to a minimum. Joel also coached first or third when he felt particularly adventurous. He capped off the 1998 season with an entertaining round of player introductions at 1998 trophy ceremonies, complete with exaggerated nicknames. Though Joel can no longer coach with the Reds full-time, he will still help out from time to time when he can.
Kevin Bone Kevin helmed the Padres for the last few years, until they were disbanded. On draft day, Kevin picked our first three players, including two ex-Padres. These picks were the key to a great season becoming a Championship season. Thus, Kevin was our unanimous (if unofficial) choice as Executive of the Year for 2000.
Kevin brought a ton of experience and enthusiasm to the Reds. Kevin's 2000 duties also included coaching a Bantam level team, the Pee Wee Rep team. Kevin was also one of the three Tyke convenors. Contrary to rumours, he did NOT sleep at the Park.
Angela Ramjohn
In her two seasons with the Reds, Angela brought a no-nonsense attitude and enthusiasm to the club last season. She easily led the league in near-ump throttlings, but mellowed as time went by. A little. Although she was unable to coach full-time in 2000, she remained an active and supportive parent with the team.
George Johnson
1997 marked George's tenth year with Reds, as well as his first ever league championship. George always emphasized fun ahead of everything else. In 1991, George's Reds posted an 0-14 record during the regular season. They went on a tear in the playoffs and came within one game of reaching the league finals. The team received a special spirit award for their efforts.
Keyur Patel
Keyur was an integral part of the coaching staff during his five years. He remains the only Reds coach ever to be ejected from a game, for the unforgiveable sin of sticking his head out of the dugout.
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