GASTONIA HONEY HUNTERS’ MAURO “GOOSE” GOZZO NAMED 2023 ATLANTIC LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL MANAGER OF THE YEAR FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE SEASON

Gastonia Honey Hunters’ Mauro “Goose” Gozzo Named 2023 Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Manager of the Year for the Second Consecutive Season 
 

GASTONIA, NC – OCTOBER 5, 2023 Today the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) announced the recipient of its coveted 2023 Manager of the Year Award. Mauro “Goose” Gozzo, Team Manager of the Gastonia Honey Hunters, has been chosen as the ALPB Manager of the Year for the second consecutive year. This award comes after Gozzo led a dominating team throughout the entire 2023 season, claimed the South Division Championship title, and went to the ALPB Championship Series. This is the first time in the 25-year history of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball that a manager has won the award in two consecutive seasons. 

“Goose” led the team through two-consecutive record-breaking seasons (2022 and 2023) and defied all the odds to build a winning team. Under Gozzo’s leadership during the 2023 season, 11 player contracts were purchased from Gastonia by MLB, MLB affiliates, or overseas leagues, creating opportunities for players to advance in their careers. The Gastonia Honey Hunters finished the 2023 season with a record of 79-47 leading them to ultimately win the South Division Championship in the post-season. Gozzo’s overall career record stands at 293-235, while his record with the Gastonia Honey Hunters through three seasons is at 221-157. 

Mauro “Goose” Gozzo is a former Major League pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins, and finished his professional career with the New York Mets. This was Gozzo’s fourth season as a manager in the ALPB and third with the Gastonia Honey Hunters, having been with the club since the inaugural season. 

“I am honored to be named Manager of the Year for the 2023 season,” said Mauro “Goose” Gozzo, “This award would not have been possible without the talented players, Chuckie “Ballgame” Stewart (Hitting Coach), our trainer Anna McCraw and especially Assistant General Manager, Brady Salisbury. Thank you to the Atlantic League for this recognition.” 

For more information on the Gastonia Honey Hunters, or for updates on what’s to come, visit https://www.gohoneyhunters.com/ 
 

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About Gastonia Honey Hunters Baseball: Located in Gastonia, NC, just minutes west of Charlotte, the Gastonia Honey Hunters is one of the newest teams in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB). The Atlantic League is the first Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball, a leader in baseball innovation, and a player gateway to Major League Baseball. Managed by Momentous Sports & Entertainment, Honey Hunters Baseball aims to continue providing Gaston County with family-friendly entertainment and first-rate baseball. The newly constructed CaroMont Health Park is the team’s homefield, offering fans an intimate and memorable experience, as well as a year-long calendar of exciting events, including concerts, sporting events and community celebrations. For more information on Honey Hunters Baseball, please visit www.GoHoneyHunters.com. To sign up for Honey Hunters announcements, please join our mailing list here. Facebook: /GoHoneyHunters; Instagram: @GoHoneyHunters;  
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About The Momentous Group: The Momentous Group is a cutting-edge experiential company that focuses on delivering memorable customer experiences through strategic business segments that include sports & entertainment, hospitality, venue management, and marketing. Together with its subsidiaries, The Momentous Group serves the diverse needs of a constantly growing and evolving sports and entertainment.  

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB): Celebrating its 25th Anniversary season, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. ALPB has sent over 1,200 players to MLB organizations while drawing over 45 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks throughout its 25-year history. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com