Richmond Flying Squirrels announces its 2025 coaching staff

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Richmond Flying Squirrels announced their 2025 coaching staff, including the return of its now-record-breaking manager Dennis Pelfrey. Pelfrey, who took over as the team's manager in 2022, will become the longest-tenured manager in Flying Squirrels history when he returns to the field this year. This is just another record Pelfrey has broken during his time with the team. He previously led the Flying Squirrels to their first-ever back-to-back postseason appearances in 2022 and 2023. He's also closing in on beating the franchise record of wins, clocking in at 204 -- just 12 away from Dave Machemer's record of 216, which he set from 2011 to 2013. “I’m so happy to be back in Richmond for the 2025 season,” Pelfrey said in a press release. “I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time in Richmond with the best front office and fans in Minor League Baseball. Our goal this year stays the same: To bring an Eastern League championship to Richmond.” Want to perform the National Anthem for a Flying Squirrels game? Pelfrey will be joined by pitching coach Paul Oseguera, hitting coach Cory Elasik, fundamentals coach Lipso Nava, athletic trainer Tim Vigue and strength and conditioning coach Michelle Kuda. All five were also part of the Flying Squirrels' team in 2024. All coaching decisions for the Richmond Flying Squirrels are made by the San Francisco Giants.