PATRICK OSBORN, MANAGER
After playing third base for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in each of their first three seasons, Patrick Osborn was named the club's manager on October 19, 2010. Osborn is the second manager in franchise history, as former Major Leaguer Butch Hobson managed the club from 2008 through 2010. A member of the original roster in the inaugural season, Osborn went on to play in 372 games for the Blue Crabs, one shy of tying Jeremy Owens for the most in franchise history.
Osborn, 29, finished his career as the Blue Crabs all-time leader in hits (423), doubles (84), and RBI (223). In 2008 he set single-season records in all three categories with 162 hits, 39 doubles and 106 RBI. Osborn is also in the top 10 in team history for every major offensive category.
Two seasons ago, Osborn finished his playing career hitting .298 with eight home runs and 48 RBI in 119 games. It was the fewest number of games played for Osborn as a Blue Crab, but he spent several of those days out of the lineup filling in for Hobson as the manager.
"Managing is something I've always wanted to get in to, and that really reaffirmed my desire," Osborn said late in the 2010 season.
The 2012 season will mark his second season as manager of the franchise.
A native of Bakersfield, CA, Osborn was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the second round of the 2002 draft. He was drafted out of the University of Florida where he played three years for the Gators. In his final season at Florida in 2002, Osborn started all 65 games and led the team with 104 hits and a .414 average. He also had 17 homers and 76 RBI for the Gators that year.
Osborn spent six years (2002-07) in the Indians organization, reaching as high as Double-A Akron in the Eastern League. Osborn then signed with the brand new Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball prior to the 2008 season, and has been a mainstay in the organization ever since.
A nine year pro, Osborn ended his playing career with a .284 average, 65 home runs and 471 RBI in 918 games. As a Blue Crab, Osborn batted .298 with 39 homers and 223 RBI.
A season ago, during Osborn's managerial debut, the Blue Crabs finished with a 65-57 record overall with a third-consecutive trip to the playoffs. As a team, the Blue Crabs finished tops in the league in ERA (4.11) and fielding percentage (.981).
After playing third base for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in each of their first three seasons, Patrick Osborn was named the club's manager on October 19, 2010. Osborn is the second manager in franchise history, as former Major Leaguer Butch Hobson managed the club from 2008 through 2010. A member of the original roster in the inaugural season, Osborn went on to play in 372 games for the Blue Crabs, one shy of tying Jeremy Owens for the most in franchise history.
Osborn, 29, finished his career as the Blue Crabs all-time leader in hits (423), doubles (84), and RBI (223). In 2008 he set single-season records in all three categories with 162 hits, 39 doubles and 106 RBI. Osborn is also in the top 10 in team history for every major offensive category.
Two seasons ago, Osborn finished his playing career hitting .298 with eight home runs and 48 RBI in 119 games. It was the fewest number of games played for Osborn as a Blue Crab, but he spent several of those days out of the lineup filling in for Hobson as the manager.
"Managing is something I've always wanted to get in to, and that really reaffirmed my desire," Osborn said late in the 2010 season.
The 2012 season will mark his second season as manager of the franchise.
A native of Bakersfield, CA, Osborn was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the second round of the 2002 draft. He was drafted out of the University of Florida where he played three years for the Gators. In his final season at Florida in 2002, Osborn started all 65 games and led the team with 104 hits and a .414 average. He also had 17 homers and 76 RBI for the Gators that year.
Osborn spent six years (2002-07) in the Indians organization, reaching as high as Double-A Akron in the Eastern League. Osborn then signed with the brand new Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball prior to the 2008 season, and has been a mainstay in the organization ever since.
A nine year pro, Osborn ended his playing career with a .284 average, 65 home runs and 471 RBI in 918 games. As a Blue Crab, Osborn batted .298 with 39 homers and 223 RBI.
A season ago, during Osborn's managerial debut, the Blue Crabs finished with a 65-57 record overall with a third-consecutive trip to the playoffs. As a team, the Blue Crabs finished tops in the league in ERA (4.11) and fielding percentage (.981).
REGGIE HARRIS, PITCHING COACH
Reggie Harris is entering his first season with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs as their pitching coach.
Harris is no stranger to the Atlantic League having played for the Newark Bears from 2001-2005 while they were a part of the Atlantic League. The bears have since switched to the Can-Am League.
He made various stops around the league, including stints with the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, and Milwaukee Brewers. In his six-season MLB career, Harris posted a 2-3 record with a 4.91 ERA in 86 appearances including 95 strikeouts, 81 walks, 28 games finished, and 121 innings of work . He made his last MLB appearance on August 15, 1999 for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Harris played baseball for another few years reaching as high as Triple-A Durham, Indianapolis, Richmond, Veracruz (Mexican League), and New Orleans. He ended his playing career with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the Northern League in 2006 at the age of 37.
In 2007, Harris took a job as the pitching coach for the Rockford Riverhawks of the Frontier League. In 08', 09', 10', Harris had brief stints with Cal Ripken Baseball as a pitching instructor, The Baseball Factory as an instructor and pitching coach, and with the Valley Baseball League as a combine coordinator. In 2010, Harris also served as a pitching coach for the Washington Nationals in the Instructional League.
Harris was born in Waynesboro, VA.
JEREMY OWENS, PLAYER/COACH
Jeremy Owens will return to Southern Maryland in 2012 as a player/coach for the third year in a row. Owens, 34, was the club's first-ever player/coach two seasons ago, appearing in 129 games, primarily at centerfield, while simultaneously working as the hitting coach.
He joined the Blue Crabs on May 30, 2008, and is the franchise leader in games played (479), home runs (74), extra-base hits (172), runs scored (289), stolen bases (60), and walks (219). Like his former teammate and manager Patrick Osborn, Owens is among the all-time team leaders in every major offensive category.
In 2009, then-manager Butch Hobson named Owens team captain to the unanimous approval of the Blue Crabs clubhouse. Owens set single-season franchise records that year with 137 of 140 games played, and 28 home runs. His 28 homers were also tops in the Atlantic League.
Entering his 15th professional season, Owens was selected by the San Diego Padres in the eighth round of the 1998 draft. He spent time in the Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays farm systems, reaching Triple-A for all three organizations. In 2005, Owens made his Atlantic League debut with the Somerset Patriots.
Reggie Harris is entering his first season with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs as their pitching coach.
Harris is no stranger to the Atlantic League having played for the Newark Bears from 2001-2005 while they were a part of the Atlantic League. The bears have since switched to the Can-Am League.
He made various stops around the league, including stints with the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, and Milwaukee Brewers. In his six-season MLB career, Harris posted a 2-3 record with a 4.91 ERA in 86 appearances including 95 strikeouts, 81 walks, 28 games finished, and 121 innings of work . He made his last MLB appearance on August 15, 1999 for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Harris played baseball for another few years reaching as high as Triple-A Durham, Indianapolis, Richmond, Veracruz (Mexican League), and New Orleans. He ended his playing career with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the Northern League in 2006 at the age of 37.
In 2007, Harris took a job as the pitching coach for the Rockford Riverhawks of the Frontier League. In 08', 09', 10', Harris had brief stints with Cal Ripken Baseball as a pitching instructor, The Baseball Factory as an instructor and pitching coach, and with the Valley Baseball League as a combine coordinator. In 2010, Harris also served as a pitching coach for the Washington Nationals in the Instructional League.
Harris was born in Waynesboro, VA.
JEREMY OWENS, PLAYER/COACH
Jeremy Owens will return to Southern Maryland in 2012 as a player/coach for the third year in a row. Owens, 34, was the club's first-ever player/coach two seasons ago, appearing in 129 games, primarily at centerfield, while simultaneously working as the hitting coach.
He joined the Blue Crabs on May 30, 2008, and is the franchise leader in games played (479), home runs (74), extra-base hits (172), runs scored (289), stolen bases (60), and walks (219). Like his former teammate and manager Patrick Osborn, Owens is among the all-time team leaders in every major offensive category.
In 2009, then-manager Butch Hobson named Owens team captain to the unanimous approval of the Blue Crabs clubhouse. Owens set single-season franchise records that year with 137 of 140 games played, and 28 home runs. His 28 homers were also tops in the Atlantic League.
Entering his 15th professional season, Owens was selected by the San Diego Padres in the eighth round of the 1998 draft. He spent time in the Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays farm systems, reaching Triple-A for all three organizations. In 2005, Owens made his Atlantic League debut with the Somerset Patriots.
