Trash Pandas manager Andy Schatzley leaving for the big leagues

Rocket City Trash Pandas manager Andy Schatzley has earned himself a promotion to the big leagues, as the Los Angeles Angels announced on Friday that he has been promoted to infield coach for the Los Angeles Angels.

Schatzley will join Kurt Suzuki’s coaching staff following four seasons at the helm for the Trash Pandas.

Andy Schatzley heads to the show

Schatzley became the second manager in Trash Pandas history in 2022, and continued to establish himself as one of the Angels’ premier developmental leaders during his time in North Alabama.

He compiled 245 wins with Rocket City and 288 overall across five managerial seasons in the Angels’ organization. Schatzley’s promotion makes him the first on-field coach in Trash Pandas history to reach the majors.

“We have been so fortunate to have Andy Schatzley as our manager for the past four seasons. He set very high standards for his players and staff. He made sure everyone on the team represented themselves and the organization well in our communities and on the road. We are really going to miss him here in the Rocket City, but are extremely excited for him to get this opportunity.”

Garrett Fahrmann, Rocket City Trash Pandas Executive Vice President and General Manager

Here are just some of Schatzley’s accomplishments as manager of the Trash Pandas:

• 33 of his players reached the major leagues, including 10 during the 2025 campaign.
• Southern League Manager of the Year honors in 2022
• Schatzley was honored as the 2021 Preston Gómez Award winner as the Angels’ Minor League Manager of the Year.
• Led the Trash Pandas to the best overall record in the Southern League in 2022
• He celebrated his 100th professional managerial victory on August 5, 2023, with a 4-1 win over Tennessee at Toyota Field.

Schatzley’s replacement has not been announced.

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