RedHawks React as Michael Schlact Resigns as Manager

Schlact coached the team for one full season

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks announced Friday that manager Michael Schlact resigned from the team.

Schlact took over as manager with one month left in the 2017 season, compiling a 67-57 record during his short tenure.

The team announced via a press release that Schlact is leaving to take a job with an MLB-affiliated organization.

Chris Coste, Anthony Renz and Robbie Lopez will remain on staff for the 2019 season, according to the RedHawks, and no one is being ruled out as a possible replacement..

“At this point, we obviously have candidates that we’ve identified in the last couple of days since we heard the news,” General Manager Matt Rau said. “We’re going to do our due diligence on it and find the right fit for the organization to lead going forward. You’re always going to look closest to home first, but we want the right guy, the right fit, the right timing. Really, we’re in a position where we’re looking for the best that we can get here that can help lead this team to a championship.”

Schlact said he broke the news to the players on Thursday night.

“Last night I reached out to the players and told them, and the feedback was amazing,” he said. “Just to hear what they had to say about their time and the things they learned from me and the staff and just their well wishes, it was really humbling. It was a pretty cool moment.”