Joe Kruzel (born December 17, 1965) is an American baseball coach and former player. In 2021 Joe managed the Billings Mustangs, of the Pioneer League. In 2022 he was named the Field Coordinator for the Los Angeles Angels organization. Kruzel served as the head baseball coach at his alma mater, The University of Toledo from 1993 to 2003, compiling a record of 259–331.[1] Kruzel won the Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year award in 1999.[2]

Joe Kruzel
Kruzel as hitting coach of the Quad Cities River Bandits in 2008
Current position
TitleMinor League Field Coordinator
TeamLos Angeles Angels
Biographical details
Born (1965-12-17) December 17, 1965 (age 58)
Playing career
1985–1988Toledo
Position(s)Infielder
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1989–1992Toledo (assistant)
1993–2003Toledo
2005Miami (OH) (assistant)
2006GLC Reds (hitting)
2007Billings Mustangs
2008–2012Quad Cities River Bandits (hitting)
2013Johnson City Cardinals
2014–2016Peoria Chiefs
2017–2018State College Spikes
2019–2020Springfield Cardinals
2021–presentBillings Mustangs
Head coaching record
Overall259–331 (college)

Early life

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Kruzel was born in Toledo, Ohio and attended Central Catholic High School. He played college baseball at the University of Toledo.

References

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  1. ^ Musselman, Ron (March 16, 2006). "Kruzel back in baseball with Reds". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. C1. Retrieved November 29, 2015 – via Google News.
  2. ^ "New manager Kruzel leads 2017 coaching staff".
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