Casey Kopitzke

Casey Ryan Kopitzke

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 205 lb.
• School University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

• Born May 31, 1978 in Green Bay, WI USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher Casey Kopitzke was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 27th round of the 1999 amateur draft. He played in the Cubs' chain from 1999 to 2006, spending time in AAA in 2001, 2004, and 2006.

In 2007-2008, Kopitzke was the Cubs' minor league catching coordinator. On June 20, 2009, he was scheduled to begin his minor league managerial career with the Boise Hawks. Tragically, Kopitzke and his wife Erin lost their daughter Catherine a week beforehand. Kopitzke took over as manager on June 28th. Franklin Font was the interim manager during the first week of the season.

Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
2009	Boise Hawks	Northwest League	34-42	6th (t)	Chicago Cubs		includes interim by Franklin Font June 20 to June 28
2010	Peoria Chiefs	Midwest League	71-66	8th	Chicago Cubs
2011	Peoria Chiefs	Midwest League	60-79	15th	Chicago Cubs
2012	Peoria Chiefs	Midwest League	63-75	14th	Chicago Cubs