Tom Kotchman

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Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball (3rd ed.). Durham, North Carolina: Baseball America. ISBN   978-1-93-239117-6.

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Further reading

Tom Kotchman
Manager / Scout
Born: (1954-08-14) August 14, 1954 (age 70)
Grafton, North Dakota, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Sporting positions
Preceded by Edmonton Trappers manager
1987–1989
Succeeded by
New title
Franchise created
Orem Owlz manager
2001–2012
Succeeded by
Bill Richardson
Preceded by Gulf Coast League Red Sox manager
2014–2020
Team renamed
to FCL Red Sox
New title
Team renamed
from GCL Red Sox
Florida Complex League Red Sox manager
2021–present
Vacant