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Foulke Fired After Just 3 Games With New Baseball League
13 Aug
Summary
- Keith Foulke was dismissed as manager of the Boston Hunters after only three games.
- Foulke's firing reportedly stems from a scheduling conflict over contractually allowed travel.
- Jemile Weeks, a former MLB infielder, has been named the new manager of the Hunters.
Keith Foulke, a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, has been removed from his managerial position with the Boston Hunters of the Women's Professional Baseball League. This change occurred merely three games into the team's inaugural season.
The Hunters announced Foulke's departure on Sunday, thanking him for his service and introducing Jemile Weeks, a former Major League Baseball infielder, as the new manager. Weeks previously played for several MLB teams and most recently served as an assistant coach for the WPBL's Los Angeles Queens.
Foulke stated that league ownership informed him of his termination just before a game on Saturday. He explained that his dismissal was due to a scheduling conflict, as his contract permitted him occasional travel to see his family in Arizona, an arrangement he claims ownership had initially approved.
The Boston Hunters currently hold a 1-3 record in their debut season. They won their most recent game under Foulke but lost the following day in Weeks' first game as manager. The league has declined further comment on the managerial change, emphasizing a focus on team unity and competitive performance.
