Coach hired

The Wild Things have added former Youngstown State head coach Rich Pasquale to their coaching staff. He will work primarily with the infielders and outfielders.

Pasquale is a native of Beaver Falls and resides in Zelienople. He has been a scout for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians, and was an assistant coach at Pitt and Slippery Rock before spending five years as the head coach at Youngstown State (2008-12).

"We are fortunate to have Rich join our staff," new Wild Things manager Bart Zeller said. "He has a very impressive-looking resume in baseball and brings the passion and commitment to the game that we are looking for. In addition, he is a local individual who is well-known throughout the Pittsburgh area as a solid and experienced baseball man."