The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that Matt Erickson will return as manager of their Single A affiliate the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Erickson, an Appleton native, will begin his 8th season as manager of the minor league team, extending his run as the longest serving manager in the history of Appleton professional baseball.
He’s led the Timber Rattlers to the post-season three times, winning the Midwest League Championship in 2012.
The restof his staff will be announced later. Wisconsin will open the 2018 season on Thursday April 5 with their home opener on Saturday, April 7.
