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Tritz is American Association Executive of the Year

Shane TritzSioux City Explorers General Manager Shane Tritz is the 2013 American Association Executive of the Year, as decided by a vote of a league field managers and media representatives.

This is the first time in team history that a member of the Sioux City Explorers organization has received the award.

“We are thrilled to have Shane be the recipient of this great honor,” said Explorers owner John Roost. “It is a testament to his dedication and commitment to the entire organization.”

Tritz, 37, completed his 15th year in professional baseball in 2013. He returned to the Sioux City Explorers to serve as the team’s general manager in 2006 after spending the previous three seasons (two as general manager) in South Texas with the Coastal Bend Aviators of the Central Baseball League. Shane began his career with the Explorers as an intern in the X’s ticket office in 1999 and also worked two additional seasons in the Explorers front office (2001 and 2002) after one season with the Omaha Golden Spikes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League).

“Everyone in the organization is proud of this recognition for Shane,” said team President Matt Adamski. “With this award based on votes from other teams, it shows you how much Shane is respected throughout the league.”

The Explorers General Manager is a 1995 graduate of Sioux City West High School and attended the University of Iowa where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management in 1999. Shane and his wife, Holly, reside in the Siouxland area along with daughters Morgan (11) and Peyton (7).

“This is truly an honor to receive this prestigious award,” Tritz said. “I have always believed that a person can only be as good as one’s supportive cast and I have the best front office staff and owner in John Roost that anyone could ever ask for.”

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