EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters are excited to announce the hiring of Trevor Lakins as the ninth General Manager in team history.“We are thrilled to have Trevor as General Manager of the Otters,” Otters Team President John Stanley said. “Trevor’s experience in baseball management, his love of the game, and his overall enthusiasm will make him a popular and effective leader.”
Lakins, a native of Knoxville, Tenn., joins the Otters after spending nearly a decade in different baseball front offices across the country. Lakins spent the 2025 season as Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Triple-A Affiliate for the New York Yankees.
“I want to thank Mr. Bill Bussing and Mr. John Stanley for the opportunity to lead an organization as prestigious as the Evansville Otters,” Lakins said. “I am looking forward to continuing the long-standing tradition of the rich history of baseball in Evansville and Otterball, make sure to come out to Bosse Field on Thursday, May 7th to celebrate the opening of the 2026 season!”
Prior to his time in Triple-A, Lakins spent two seasons within independent baseball from 2023-’24 as the Assistant General Manager for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League.
“We are pleased to welcome Trevor to the Otters’ family,” Otters Owner Bill Bussing said. “His wealth of experience should enable us to continue to offer compelling entertainment to the Tri-State.”
Lakins graduated from East Tennessee State University with a degree in Business Management. When he isn’t at the ballpark, Lakins enjoys golfing and snowboarding.
