Romano Names New Sodbusters Field Manager

HASTINGS, NE --  The Hastings Sodbusters are pleased to announce Chris Romano as the Sodbusters field manager for the 2027 season.

Romano is on the staff of Christian Brothers University as a pitching design specialist, serves as a varsity pitching coach at Wheeler High School (Atlanta, GA) and owns 31 Pitching which works with pitchers from middle school through professional baseball.

In addition to his current coaching duties, Romano is an area scout USA Baseball.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to head to Nebraska and work with another talented group of players,” stated Romano. “My goal is to provide an environment where these guys can gain valuable experience, continue to develop their skills, and take the next steps toward advancing their baseball careers.  I’m looking forward to getting to work and helping each player reach their full potential.” 

Romano has professional baseball experience with the Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers.  In 2025, he served as the field manager and pitching coach for the Capital City Aviators (Cheyenne, WY) of the Independence Baseball League.

Billy Orr will be joining Romano in Hastings as Pitching Coach.  Orr has an extensive background coaching pitchers at all amatuer levels NCAA D1, NCAA D2, Junior College, American Legion and High School.  He’s also served as a scout with four major league organizations.

Joining Romano and Orr will be hitting coach Patrick “Coach P” Wright.  A former Northwestern University baseball and football player, Wright played professionally for six seasons.  He served as head coach for three season in the Sunbelt Collegiate League from 2018 - 2018.  Wright is presently a head coach for an Atlanta, Georgia area high school

The Hastings Sodbusters will begin their second season as a member of the Diamond Baseball League in June 2027.  To learn more about the Sodbusters visit www.hastingssodbusters.com.  To learn about the DBL visit www.thedbl.com.