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Ex-Astro Lane Returns to World Series as Coach
21 Oct
Summary
- Jason Lane, who played for the Astros in 2005, is now a coach for the Brewers.
- Lane helped the Astros reach their first World Series in 2005.
- He sees similarities between the Brewers' current run and the Astros' 2005 success.
Jason Lane is making a return to baseball's biggest stage, the World Series, 21 years after his playing debut in the Fall Classic. In 2005, Lane was instrumental in the Houston Astros reaching their first-ever World Series, a landmark achievement for the franchise.
He contributed significantly to that historic 2005 run, including hitting a pivotal home run and securing the final out of the National League Championship Series. Now, Lane is back in the World Series as part of the Milwaukee Brewers' coaching staff, serving as their offense and strategy coordinator. The Brewers earned their spot after a dominant performance in the National League Championship Series.
Lane has drawn parallels between the Brewers' current successful postseason journey and the Astros' 2005 breakthrough. He recalls the immense excitement and fan engagement that surrounded the Astros, noting a very similar atmosphere as the Brewers advance. The primary difference he observes is the impact of social media, which amplifies fan attention today compared to 2005.
