Nathan Strait - Manager of Field Operations
Nathan Strait serves as the Springfield Cardinals Manager of Field Operations Coordinator.
Nathan is a St. James, Missouri native and moved to Springfield in the fall of 2014 to attend Missouri State University. While at MSU he earned a four-year degree in sports administration.
Starting with the Springfield Cardinals in 2016, Nathan has had a number of different roles. He started his time here as a part-time employee with the award-winning grounds crew. In 2018, he transitioned into a role with the inside sales program, and after the 2019 season was promoted to a community marketing coordinator. In 2022, he returned to the team's award-winning grounds crew as the full-time Field Operations Coordinator.
In his time outside of baseball, Nathan enjoys an occasional round of golf with friends. You can also see him on the slow pitch softball field, or even at a Missouri State Bears basketball game.