Two alumni of Manchester University’s undergraduate athletic training program have recently celebrated the success of winning league championships with their Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams.
Jacob Meyer, a 2014 MU graduate, is an athletic trainer with the Fredericksburg Nationals, the Single-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. After shutting out the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 3-0, the team took home its first Carolina League title since relocating from Potomac in 2020, as well as its first league title at any level in a decade.
Frank Sammons, a 2018 graduate, is an athletic trainer with the Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. The Captains won their first Midwest League championship in 14 years when they defeated the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers with a 9-4 victory. The team had one of the most dominant seasons in Midwest League history, leading with 632 runs scored and 507 runs allowed.
“Seeing Jacob and Frank thrive in professional sports is a testament to their hard work and the rigorous training they received at Manchester,” said Jeffrey Beer, professor and chair of exercise science. “I’m excited to witness their continued growth on such a prominent stage.”
Manchester offers both an undergraduate pre-athletic training major and a Master of Athletic Training.
