From the FCBL
Brockton, Mass. - The Brockton Rox of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) have announced the hiring of Jud Thigpen as their Head Coach for the 2012 season.
"We are very excited to have Jud as our Head Coach,” said Michael Canina, President of the Brockton Rox and Shaw’s Center. “I have had the privilege of watching Jud play for the Rox over the years and his demeanor and work ethic make him a great fit.”
“I’m very thankful to have the opportunity to come back here,” said Thigpen. “I’m excited to do my best for the city of Brockton.”
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Thigpen spent two seasons with the Brockton Rox as a player from 2008 to 2009 and departed as one of the all-time greats in the history of the franchise. The smooth-fielding outfielder put together one of the most productive and prolific seasons in Rox history with his performance in 2008. Thigpen was named to the Can-Am League All-Star Team after hitting .295 with 20 doubles, and 59 runs scored, whi...
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