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Lewis and Clark Coach Joins Grizzlies As An Assistant
Gateway Grizzlies welcome Alex Ferguson, former Lewis and Clark coach from Godfrey, IL, as bench coach for 2026 season under manager Kyle Gaedele.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Gateway Grizzlies have announced that Alex Ferguson, the current head baseball coach at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois, will be returning to the Grizzlies as their bench coach for the 2026 season. Ferguson previously served as an assistant coach with the Grizzlies and the River City Rascals.
Why it matters
The addition of an experienced college coach like Alex Ferguson to the Grizzlies' staff is seen as a positive move as the team looks to improve on their performance in the Frontier League. Ferguson's knowledge of the game and familiarity with the Grizzlies organization should provide valuable support to manager Kyle Gaedele.
The details
Ferguson will be entering his fifth season on staff with the Grizzlies overall. Prior to being named head coach at Lewis and Clark in 2022, he served as an assistant under former longtime Grizzlies pitching coach Randy Martz. He has also worked in the same capacity under former Grizzlies manager Steve Brook with the River City Rascals, and previously worked as an assistant at Northern State University and as the head coach at Presentation College in South Dakota.
- Ferguson will return as the Grizzlies' bench coach for the 2026 season.
The players
Alex Ferguson
The current head baseball coach at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois, who will be returning to the Gateway Grizzlies as their bench coach for the 2026 season.
Kyle Gaedele
The manager of the Gateway Grizzlies, who will be welcoming Alex Ferguson to his coaching staff for the 2026 season.
Randy Martz
The former longtime pitching coach for the Gateway Grizzlies, under whom Alex Ferguson previously served as an assistant.
Steve Brook
The former manager of the Gateway Grizzlies, with whom Alex Ferguson also worked as an assistant coach for the River City Rascals.
What they’re saying
“We are excited to welcome Alex back as our bench coach for the 2026 season. With extensive experience in the Frontier League and as a college coach, Alex brings a strong feel for the game. His experience and leadership will be a valuable part of our staff as we head into the season.”
— Kyle Gaedele, Manager, Gateway Grizzlies (riverbender.com)
The takeaway
The addition of experienced college coach Alex Ferguson to the Gateway Grizzlies' coaching staff for the 2026 season is seen as a positive move that should provide valuable support and leadership to the team as they look to improve their performance in the Frontier League.
