Brewers extend player development contracts with Double-A Biloxi and Class-A Brevard County

MILWAUKEE, WI - The Milwaukee Brewers have announced a four-year player development contract extension with Double-A Biloxi of the Southern League through the 2018 season and a two-year PDC extension with Class-A Brevard County of the Florida State League through the 2016 season. The announcements were made by Brewers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Doug Melvin.
 
"We are excited to extend our contracts with Biloxi and Brevard County," said Melvin. "We look forward to working with Ken Young and his ownership group as the team relocates from Huntsville to Biloxi and into a new ballpark. The top-notch facilities will give our players the necessary tools to further develop into Major Leaguers."
 
The Brewers were affiliated with the Huntsville Stars since the 1999 season. Earlier this year, a Biloxi ownership group led by Ken Young purchased the Stars. Construction of a new ballpark in Biloxi, Mississippi is underway for the 2015 season.
 
"We're looking forward to bringing baseball to Biloxi and are eager for this new chapter," said Biloxi General Manager Buck Rogers. "The Brewers are a class act organization and we can't wait to get started in our new ballpark."
 
The Brevard County Manatees recently completed their 10th season as an affiliate of the Brewers, which began with the 2005 season. The Manatees play their home games at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida. They are owned and operated by Central Florida Baseball Group, LLC.

"The Manatees are thrilled to continue the great working relationship with the Milwaukee Brewers," said Central Florida Baseball Group Chairman Dr. Tom Winters. "The entire organization is first class."