Goldeyes Extend Contracts of Coaching Staff
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Thursday that field manager Logan Watkins, pitching coach Mark Brewer, and hitting coach Adam Donachie have agreed to contract extensions with the club.
Watkins has guided the Goldeyes to post-season appearances in two of his three seasons at the helm, including a trip to the Miles Wolff Cup Finals in 2024. The 37-year-old has compiled a 151-147 (.507) regular-season record since being named the fifth field manager in franchise history November 1, 2023.
“Logan has demonstrated the leadership, determination, and baseball knowledge we were looking for when we brought him to Winnipeg,” said Goldeyes President and Chief Executive Officer Sam Katz. “He has earned the respect of his players and our organization, and we have tremendous confidence in his ability to keep the Goldeyes competitive. We're pleased that Logan, along with Mark and Adam, will continue to lead our club.”
In his first season with Winnipeg, Watkins led the Goldeyes to a 56-43 record and first place in the American Association's West Division, a remarkable turnaround for a club that had finished last the previous year. He was subsequently named the league's Manager of the Year.
The Goldeyes defeated the Sioux Falls Canaries and Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in the 2024 playoffs before falling to the Kane County Cougars in the Miles Wolff Cup Finals.
After missing the post-season in 2025, Winnipeg rebounded in 2026, finishing 54-46 and returning to the playoffs for the 22nd time in franchise history. The Goldeyes also tied a club record with 34 home victories and established a new franchise mark with 13 consecutive wins from July 25 through August 7.
“Logan's commitment to this organization extends well beyond what fans see during the season,” said Goldeyes General Manager Andrew Collier. “He puts an enormous amount of time and effort into recruiting players, building relationships, and preparing our club to compete. Mark and Adam are equally dedicated to helping our players succeed, and the three of them work extremely well together. Maintaining that continuity is important as we look ahead to 2027.”
“I'm excited to be returning to Winnipeg for 2027. It's become a second home to me,” said Watkins. “I love the city, the fans, and all the people involved in making the Goldeyes organization as special as it is. I'm very pleased Mark and Adam will be back as well. We've coached a lot of great players and had some fantastic moments together in the last three years. This year, we will work relentlessly to build a strong roster that will bring a championship back to Winnipeg.”
A native of Wichita, Kansas, Watkins previously managed the Cleburne Railroaders for parts of three seasons, qualifying for the post-season each year. He began his coaching career as Cleburne's hitting coach in 2021 before being promoted to interim manager that June.
A former infielder with the Chicago Cubs, Watkins appeared in 58 Major League games during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. He played professionally for 11 seasons, compiling 1,034 hits and a .276 batting average. He was also named an American Association Post-Season All-Star with the Wichita Wingnuts in 2018.
Brewer and Donachie joined Watkins' coaching staff prior to the 2024 season and have remained in their respective roles throughout his tenure in Winnipeg.
Brewer brings extensive professional coaching experience, including ten seasons in the Colorado Rockies organization. He has also served as a minor league pitching coach or coordinator for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Donachie previously served as hitting coach of the Lincoln Saltdogs for two seasons and has coached at the collegiate and professional levels, including an assignment as catching coordinator with the Nexen Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization. A former catcher and first baseman, he played 1,099 professional games in the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles organizations.
The Goldeyes will open their 2027 home schedule Friday, May 14 against the Sioux City Explorers at Blue Cross Park.
For information about 2027 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets.
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