Rick Sweet's Historic Minor League Run | Spokane News

Rick Sweet is on the cusp of minor league baseball history, just 18 wins away from second all-time and 52 from breaking Stan Wasiak’s record—while managing with unmatched wisdom, heart, and a legacy built across 36 seasons and 13 states. Despite never getting a shot in the majors or even being interviewed for a big-league job, his players—including a 21-year-old shortstop who calls him the GOAT—rever him as a mentor and game-changer. From his Marine stint to his brief MLB days as a catcher, Sweet’s journey led him to become the Brewers’ farm system cornerstone, where his human touch and decades of experience outshine any spreadsheet. With fire still burning and a Corvette engine humming in the parking lot, he’s focused on winning and mentoring now—because for Rick Sweet, baseball isn’t just a job, it’s his life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b8f922024f62993