Austin Wages Honored as 2026 Texas League Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year

SPRINGDALE, Ark – On Tuesday, Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) announced the winners of the Head Groundskeeper of the Year and Home and Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year Awards for each of the full season Minor Leagues. Austin Wages, the Naturals’ Visiting Clubhouse Manager, was honored as the Texas League Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year.

“We are extremely happy to see Austin receive this recognition as the Texas League’s Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year,” said Naturals Vice President/General Manager Justin Cole. “His continued hard work and commitment to providing excellent care to visiting teams at Arvest Ballpark are a tremendous asset to our organization. He is very deserving of this honor.”

The league winners were selected using the results of surveys of league managers, players and executives throughout the 2026 season.

“Minor League Baseball is proud to recognize these outstanding individuals and their staffs for delivering exceptional playing conditions and clubhouse experiences for the players and coaches throughout the 2026 season,” said Peter Woodfork, Major League Baseball’s Senior Vice President of Minor League Operations and Development. “Their professionalism and pride in their work are evident every day, and their efforts are deeply appreciated.”

Austin will be recognized and given his award prior to a 2027 Naturals game at Arvest Ballpark.

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