
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The Kingsport Axmen have announced that Rick Adair will return as manager of the club for the 2025 season. This will be Adair’s second season in Kingsport.
Adair comes from a lengthy baseball background, including being drafted in the third round of the 1979 Major League Baseball Draft by the Seattle Mariners. The Western Carolina alum coached at the MLB level for the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Mariners and Baltimore Orioles.
“I am looking forward to another summer managing in Kingsport,” Adair said. “Last summer was a great experience, the players, the Kingsport staff and especially the support of our fans. I enjoyed seeing the players improve on and off of the field, we were fortunate enough to make a run and get in the playoffs, and again, the fan support was great!”
“We are extremely excited to have Rick back for his second season here in Kingsport,” Axmen general manager Caleb Mills said. “We had a lot of success on our way to the playoffs last season, and Rick was a big part of that. I’m very excited to see Year 2 of Axmen baseball in Kingsport with Rick back at the helm.”
The Axmen begin their 2025 home schedule June 9 against the Bristol State Liners.
Additional information about the Axmen can be found at axmenbaseball.com or by calling (423) 224-2626.
ABOUT THE KINGSPORT AXMEN
The Kingsport Axmen are operated by Boyd Sports, LLC. Boyd Sports operates five teams in the East Tennessee region and is committed to growth of baseball, and providing fun and affordable family entertainment.