AppleSox Alum Brooks Returns to Wenatchee as Assistant Coach

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WENATCHEE, WA - Thursday morning, AppleSox head coach Ian Sanderson announced that he has added Nick Brooks to his coaching staff for the 2020 season. Brooks graduated from Gonzaga in 2018 and played for the AppleSox in 2014. He currently is an assistant coach for Spokane Falls community college, specifically working with catchers and hitters.

Brooks returns to Wenatchee five years after playing for the AppleSox. The Auburn, WA, native hit .277 in 41 games and tied for the team lead with three home runs.

“I loved every minute of my time in Wenatchee,” Brooks said. “I was able to work on the little things that helped me grow as a player. I’m looking forward to coaching talented players from all over the country and giving them a similar opportunity that I had while playing for the AppleSox.”

Brooks represents AppleSox head coach Ian Sanderson’s first hire. He will look to add another coach to his staff.

“He will be working with the offense, catchers and a little outfield when he has time to work with them after catchers,” Sanderson said.

Brooks, pictured second from left, played 43 games for the AppleSox in 2014.

Brooks, pictured second from left, played 43 games for the AppleSox in 2014.

Brooks hit .242 in his four years at Gonzaga. His senior year, he hit .283 with eight home runs, 11 doubles and 20 RBI. Brooks led the Bulldogs with a .559 slugging percentage.

In high school, Brooks helped Auburn Mountainview win the 3A state championship. He hit .511 with four home runs and 42 RBI at the plate while also recording a perfect 11-0 record along with a 1.70 ERA in 12 appearances on the mound.

Following his time at Gonzaga, Brooks signed a professional contract with the Perth Heat in the Australia Baseball League for the 2018-19 season. Upon returning to the states, Brooks began his coaching career with the Spokane Expos covering their 16u program.

The AppleSox’ 2020 season begins on June 4 with a non-league game against the Highline Bears at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Season tickets run as affordable as $130 and MVP cards are also on sale. For $20, you receive four tickets that are good for any AppleSox game, excluding the 2020 All-Star Game. Both as well as 20-percent off 20th-season merchandise are available for purchase at the AppleSox office at 610 N. Mission St. #204.