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MID Best Manager, Russell of the West Michigan Whitecaps Thursday, October 9th , 2025 Club officials have reported seeing James Russell at the ballpark as early as 7 am. His dedication, coupled with a shrewd management style and a knack for knowing "who's hot and who's not" earned Russell the Midwest League Manager of the Year Award for 2025. "I guess you could say I pushed all the right buttons at the right time for the Whitecaps to have the season we did. But keep in mind, too, that I also had a group of dedicated ballplayers who played their hearts out. I thank them for winning this award for me." There was much joy in West Michigan this season. Their beloved Whitecaps took first place in the Eastern Division, rounding out the year with a 96-43 record. |
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