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Andy Schatzley Promoted to Angels Infield Coach from Trash Pandas

11/15/2025

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Andy Schatzley has been promoted to Infield Coach for the Los Angeles Angels, becoming the first on-field coach from the Rocket City Trash Pandas to reach Major League Baseball.
Schatzley managed the Trash Pandas for four seasons, achieving 245 wins and developing 33 players who advanced to the MLB, including ten this season.
He was named Southern League Manager of the Year in 2022 and previously served as Associate Head Coach at Harding University.
The Trash Pandas will start the 2026 season without Schatzley for the first time since 2021.

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Andy Schatzley has been promoted to Infield Coach for the Los Angeles Angels, becoming the first on-field coach from the Rocket City Trash Pandas to reach Major League Baseball.
Schatzley managed the Trash Pandas for four seasons, achieving 245 wins and developing 33 players who advanced to the MLB, including ten this season.
He was named Southern League Manager of the Year in 2022 and previously served as Associate Head Coach at Harding University.
The Trash Pandas will start the 2026 season without Schatzley for the first time since 2021.