SONOMA, Calif- The Sonoma Stompers are excited to announce that Manager Zack Pace and General Manager Brett Creamer have won Manager and Executive of the Year honors.
The Stompers held a Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs league best 45-19 record during the 2019 regular season. Pace and the Stompers also had two players signed to affiliated contracts this past season. LHP Cole Watts signed a contract with the Kansas City Royals affiliate in June, while 2019 Gilded Glove winner Dondrei Hubbard signed a contract with the San Diego Padres this spring.
In 2019, Creamer served as a consultant for the Pacific Association as well as General Manager for the Sonoma Stompers. The Petaluma native initiated conversation and inclusion of the Salina Stockade, who served as a traveling team during the 2019 season. “I’m extremely grateful to receive this award. I want to thank all of our sponsors, coaches, players, fans, host families, employees, interns and ownership group for such a amazing season. We couldn’t do it without them. I’d also like recognize and say thank you to Assistant General Manager Eddie Mora-Loera. Eddie helped out our organization every step of the way. He’s a great partner to have by my side. Lastly, I’d like to thank Lizette Dalquie, our host family coordinator who helped all of our players find a temporary homes for the time that they played for our organization,” said Creamer.
Pace, who is currently a assistant coach at Sonoma State has helped promote over 20 Stompers to higher levels of Professional Baseball since 2018. “Zack has helped many of our players get promoted over the two seasons he’s been here. He’s done a fantastic job helping our players feel comfortable during their time here. His impact on the community and dedication to his craft is impressive to watch,” said Creamer.
Pace, a former 11-year professional player also won the Pacific Association Gilded Glove award at the center fielder position on three separate occasions.
“I’m thankful to be a part of a organization of great people that creates the Sonoma Stompers culture. It starts with Brett and Eddie, the rest of the front office, fans and host families. I’d like to thank my pitching coach Mike Nunes and bench coach Casey Gilroy for helping me out everyday. I love our Stompers family and thank you to all the fans for the great atmosphere you create,” said Manager Zack Pace.
During Manager Zack Pace’s tenure, the Newark native now holds a 102-42 record as the organizations skipper. “I’m proud of Zack for all his hard work in the community and on the field. There’s a reason he has won 100 games as a manager in only two seasons,” said Assistant General Manager Eddie Mora-Loera.