Field Spotters
Field spotters assist fielders to locate the ball. When a ball is hit, a field spotter must quickly decide which section of the field a ball is passing through. Spotters must then call exactly one number, indicating to the players approximately where the ball is. The players then use their hearing to track the location of the ball so they can field it before the runner reaches the base. After calling a number, field spotters must be able to quickly get out of the way of a speeding ball or fielder. Spotters must not interfere with a play unless a player’s safety is immediately at risk. If two players are about to collide, for example, a spotter is allowed to yell “STOP”, but this may result in a penalty so it is discouraged unless it is absolutely necessary.
Bench Assistants
Bench assistants assist the players and coaches with anything they need throughout the game. For example, players who need to leave the bench may ask for guidance from a bench assistant to safely navigate to where ever they need to go. Players may also ask a bench assistant to help them locate water, first aid supplies, or equipment such as bats, gloves, or pads.
Bench assistants also assist coaches and spotters by keeping track of the batting order, maintaining score sheets, keeping track of important statistics about the other team’s players, such as hitting strength and direction, running speed, and fielding ability. Coaches and spotters use this information to position fielders so that they’re more likely to be in a position to quickly field a hit ball. Pitchers and catchers use this information to locate defensive weaknesses to improve a batter’s chances of scoring.
Boosters
Boosters, donors, sponsors promote beep baseball and help to drive players and supporters to the team. This can be done through attending games to cheer the team on, or through activities off the field like speaking, writing letters, and posting to social media. Here is a list of our needs in rough order of importance:
- New players and volunteers.
- Funding to travel to tournaments and to the World Series.
- Media coverage to increase awareness about beep baseball and to attract new fans, players, volunteers, and donors.
2026 MNMillers Coaching Staff
Without the dedicated group of individuals shown below, the players of the Minnesota Millers would not be able to perform at the highest level of athleticism that the MNMillers strive for each year. We thank all those who have dedicated their time and energy to allowing beep baseball to exist in the state of Minnesota.
- Doug Vanduyne #25, Head Coach, Field Spotter
- Josh Simonson, #22, Pitcher
- Kent Holland, Catcher, Field Spotter
- Matt McCoy #32, Hitting Instructor
- Dawn Pereda, Statistician
- Dina Ehault, On-Deck Manager
- Benedict Ehault, On-Deck Manager
Retired Volunteers
- Brett Scott #10, Pitcher
- Maddie Eliason #13, Field Spotter, Catcher
- Dan Eliason #19, Pitcher, Field Spotter
- Kent Hagan, Pitcher
How to Join the MNMillers
If you are interested in volunteering with the Millers, please complete the following contact form and someone will contact you to make arrangements.
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