Tony DeFrancesco was named manager of the Syracuse Mets on Wednesday. The New York Mets’ AAA affiliate will begin its first season on the east coast after six years in Las Vegas.
DeFrancesco was the manager of the Las Vegas 51’s last season. He spent nine years as a player in the Minor Leagues before deciding to pursue management. His resume includes 24 years of managerial experience with the Oakland A’s and Houston Astros organizations.
In that time he won eight division titles, four Pacific Coast League championships, and two Triple-A National Championships.