JOLIET — One year removed from a 37-58 season and virtually a complete overhaul of management from top to bottom, the Joliet Slammers named their new field leader on Tuesday.

The announcement of Mike Breyman as new Slammers field manager was made by General Manager Chris Franklin at ATI Physical Therapy corporate headquarters to complete an all new and comprehensive chain of command for the Frontier League franchise.

"Mike truly is a passionate, hard-working and dedicated individual who I've had some history with. Mike and I worked together in O'Fallon, Mo. with the River City Rascals where we enjoyed some success," Franklin, a Morris Community High School graduate, said. "Mike had a stellar playing career and it's translated into a stellar coaching career, as well."