TRAVERSE CITY — On Thursday, the Pit Spitters announced that Dr. J. Todd Reid, “Coach T,” was promoted to field manager.
Reid will be the second field manager in Pit Spitters franchise history.
“The moment I arrived in Traverse City six years ago, I knew it was a special place, but I had no idea the impact the organization, community and players would make on me,” said Reid. “For six years, the Chamberlin Family supported Josh Rebandt and I in building a team that could give players the best experience of any team in collegiate summer baseball. I am so thankful for the staff and players who have made coaching in Traverse City the best job in the world. I was incredibly humbled when General Manager Jacqueline came to me asked me to continue what we have built as the next Field Manager.”
Reid’s coaching career spans over 25 years. He is the all-time winningest coach at both Eastern Nazarene College and Olivet Nazarene University, amassing over 500 career victories.
In 2019, Reid left Olivet and joined the Pit Spitters, reuniting with then-manager Josh Rebandt and continuing their successful partnership from their days at Olivet, where they led the Tigers to a conference championship and an NAIA National Tournament appearance.
As the team’s bench coach, Reid helped guide the Pit Spitters to back-to-back Northwoods League championships in 2019 and 2021, establishing the team as a powerhouse in the league.
“We are thrilled to have Coach Reid step into this new role,” said Pit Spitters General Manager, Jacqueline Holm. “His impact on the team has been undeniable, and we are confident that under his leadership, the Pit Spitters will continue to achieve great success both on and off the field.”