Lewandowski Selected for Northeast Indiana Baseball Association Hall of Fame

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Indians President and General Manager Randy Lewandowski has been named to the Northeast Indiana Baseball Association Hall of Fame. Lewandowski is entering his 25th season with the Indians. He is just the team's fourth general manager since the organization was incorporated in 1955.

"I've had the privilege of watching Randy grow into the leader he is today," said Cal Burleson, Indians Senior Vice President - Community Affairs. "Randy's leadership has been invaluable to the growth of our staff and the organization. Victory Field is known as one of the best places in the country to watch a baseball game, and Randy is a big reason why."
After joining the Tribe as a ticket office intern in 1994, Lewandowski was hired full-time as assistant ticket manager the following year. He served in that capacity for two seasons, contributing to the Indians' transition from Bush Stadium to Victory Field in 1996.
Lewandowski took over as director of operations in 1998, helping Victory Field host the 2001 Triple-A All-Star Game. He transitioned to assistant general manager in 2002, serving as one of the team's two assistant GMs before becoming the sole assistant GM in 2005. 
Over the final five seasons of Lewandowski's tenure as assistant GM, the team recorded five straight seasons of increased attendance, leading Minor League Baseball in 2013 and setting a Victory Field record the year after. 
That success would continue following Lewandowski's ascension to general manager in October 2014 as the team eclipsed its top season attendance mark for the second consecutive year. The 2016 and 2017 campaigns saw the Indians lead Minor League Baseball in attendance, while also welcoming Victory Field's 13 millionth fan through the gates last summer. 
Lewandowski was named the International League's 2016 Executive of the Year, marking the third Executive of the Year award for the Indians' front office staff since joining the International League in 1998. In addition to his duties as GM, he was named president by the Indians Board of Directors in November 2016.
A native of Fort Wayne, Ind., Lewandowski is a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School. He was a four-year starter on the Anderson University baseball team, where he earned academic All-America honors as a first baseman and pitcher. He earned a degree in business management in 1993.
The Indianapolis Indians open their season on Friday, April 6 at 7:15 p.m. when they host the Columbus Clippers. For Opening Night only, the Tribe are offering their 60 Degree Guarantee. If the temperature at first pitch is below 60 degrees, every fan in attendance gets a ticket to another April game of their choice. Plus, fans can stay in their seats after the game for postgame fireworks.
To purchase tickets for Opening Night or any Indians home game, contact the Victory Field Box Office at 317-269-2282 or [email protected]. For more on the Tribe, visit IndyIndians.com.