The San Diego Padres are excited to roll out an outstanding ensemble of coaches for the 2024 Lake Elsinore Storm, spearheaded by manager Lukas Ray. Vigor meets experience as we witness Ray’s remarkable fourth-year dedication to the Padres, stepping up for his third year of managerial excellence within the organization. With a commendable track record at the ACL Padres (Arizona Complex League), he brings steadfast leadership that is poised to fuel the Storm to new victories.
In his declaration, Ray exudes enthusiasm and readiness to rally both his team and the fans, “It’s an absolute honor for our Padres leadership to provide me with this opportunity. We have a dynamite staff and it’s our job to develop players and win games, but we can only do that with the support of the fans in this Lake Elsinore community… Go Storm and Go Padres.”
Joining the fight is the astute Robbie Price, returning for a solid third-year collaboration with Ray as the esteemed Pitching Coach. Price’s strategic insight, blended with his collegiate expertise at Tulane University, fortifies an already robust coaching lineup.
Eric Del Prado impresses as the Hitting Coach, infusing his second year with the Padres with hard-earned expertise and a collaborative history with Ray and Price. The Storm are also thrilled to welcome Oswaldo Pirela to the Storm family, ushering in fresh perspectives from his time with the Texas Rangers, taking his place as the insightful Bench Coach.
Mark “Boom” Spadaveccia, the Strength Coach extraordinaire, is the connecting thread from the previous season’s staff. With a staggering 13th year in professional baseball, his experience is bound to electrify the team’s physical prowess and mental fortitude in equal measure.
New blood joins in the form of the diverse and talented Juan Pena, stepping into the role of Athletic Trainer with a rich background from the Detroit Tigers, and Brendan Amend, formerly with the Tampa Bay Rays, who is taking up the mantle of Performance Analyst.
Finally, the alumnus of the San Diego State Aztecs, Tyler Jones, completes the staff as the Video Coordinator, bringing a fresh set of eyes and a new vision for the team’s strategic future.
While the 2022 Cal League title remains fresh in the air, anticipation buzzes for the continued success of the Storm under this new dynamic leadership. The spirit and resolve that led to the historic sweep two years ago are hallmarks the 2024 coaches intend to emulate and exceed.
April 5th marks the calendar as the Storm open up the season at home against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this season’s groundbreaking saga. Glide over to www.stormbaseball.com for tickets, team info, and the kind of promotions that keep the energy high and the spirits soaring.
