Mike Pinto has been the manager of the team since its inception in 2007. He has lead the team to a league championship and numerous division titles.Â
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Jayne and John Simmons, the long-time owners of the team, announced they are retiring from Frontier League ownership.Â
Only 680 people would have been allowed into Rent One Park for each home game, no concessions and players staying with host families were just some of the concerns the Miners had in regards to playing this summer.
Next year, the Southern Illinois Miners will have more teams to play against as the Frontier League absorbs the Can-Am League.
MARION (WSIL)– The Southern Illinois Miners will have three players representing Southern Illinois in this year’s All-Star game, catcher Andy Cosgrove, pitcher Chase Cunningham, and third baseman Gianfranco Wawoe, but as opposed to the standard East vs West or Rookies vs Experienced, this year’s All-Star game pits the Frontier League’s best against the best from another league.
WSIL–Southern Illinois Miners infielder has been named the Frontier League’s “Player of the Week�.