Rick Sweet's Historic Minor League Run | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

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…