Wichita Wingnuts News

Five-Time All-Star Horn Retires

WICHITA, KS- Wichita Wingnuts shortstop Josh Horn has announced his retirement from professional baseball.Horn closes out a five-year playing career--the last three of which were spent in a Wingnuts' uniform--that includes two championships, five all-star appearances, and more base hits (548) than games played (467).  A member of four teams… Read More

Wingnuts Acquire Pitcher of the Year Lowey

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts added two players to their 2012 roster on Tuesday, trading for right-handed pitcher Josh Lowey, and signing catcher Eric Rodriguez.Lowey was stellar in 2011 where he was 11-2 with a 2.44 ERA in 20 starts for the Frontier League's River City Rascals.  Lowey pitched a career-high 129.1 innings--the third… Read More

Hooper to Remain With Wingnuts Through 2013

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced at a Friday press conference that field manager Kevin Hooper has signed a two-year extension that will keep him through the 2013 season."I am very excited to be returning as the manager of the Wichita Wingnuts for the next two seasons," said Hooper.  "I can't give enough thanks to Josh… Read More

Wingnuts Sign Righty and Lefty

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced their first player moves for the 2012 season on Monday, signing pitchers Brandon Mathes and Shawn Joy.Mathes enters his fourth season in professional baseball, and third overall with the Wingnuts.  Last summer, the right-hander posted a 4.50 ERA for Wichita while earning one save in 31… Read More