Slingerland has served as the Head Groundskeeper at Bowman Field in 2002-2003 and from 2005-2007.  She began her career on the Bowman Field crew in 1999.  In 2004, Slingerland was the Head Groundskeeper for the Single-A Charlestown RiverDogs. 

“I’m honored to have been chosen”, Slingerland stated.  “As one of the few females in the business it’s great to know there is respect for the job that my crew and I do on a daily basis.”

Cutters manager Greg Legg praised Slingerland’s work, saying, “She showed me early on that she knew what she was talking about and knew what she was doing when it came to this field.  It’s obvious that she has an outstanding work ethic and keeps our playing surface in top shape at all time.”  

Slingerland, who graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2003,
is joined on the Williamsport groundskeeping staff by Asst. Groundskeeper Brian McLaughlin and Stadium Operations Intern Kevin Rupert.

Williamsport General Manager Doug Estes praised Slingerland’s work stating, “Missy has been a tireless worker for the Williamsport Crosscutters for many years.  She has continually proven to be a tremendous asset to our organization, and certainly is more than deserving of this honor.  We are extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated worker, but more importantly such a tremendous individual on our staff.”

Slingerland, and other Sports Turf award winners from each league will be honored at The Baseball Winter Meetings to be held in Nashville in December, where the “Sports Turf Manager of the Year” will be announced.  The awards are sponsored by the Sports Turf Managers Association.