November 7, 2023 – The Victoria Generals announced today that head coach Michael Oros will return for his tenth season as the Generals take the field for the 2024 season. The Generals hope to build off their record setting season as they hit the field for their 16th season in the Texas Collegiate League.
“We are excited to have Michael returning once again. His leadership and knowledge for the game of baseball is unmatched and is an easy choice to lead the Generals once again in 2024,” commented Mike Yokum, Generals Vice President and General Manager. “Michael’s ability to recruit, develop and lead has led to many successful seasons for the Generals. He continues a strong presence within the Victoria community outside of coaching with community involvement and impactful Summer camps for local youth."
Oros, as a player, joined the Generals in the Summer of 2009 out of San Jacinto Junior College where he saw limited action as a freshman. The Generals allowed Oros to develop that first summer with 30 innings of work, compiling a 3-0 record, 1.53 ERA allowing only 5 earned runs with 26 strikeouts. His second season with the Generals, Oros was moved to a starter making 8 starts, tossed 53.1 innings, 2.19 ERA allowing 15 runs, a team leading 49 strikeouts while compiling a 4-1 record. Oros transferred to Sam Houston State University his junior season where he tossed 40.2 innings in relief. His final season as a General, Oros made 12 starts, 69.1 innings pitched with 48 strikeouts while compiling a 3-3 record. Oros is the Generals franchise record holder in wins (10), starts (24), innings pitched (152.0) and strikeouts (123). Oros finished up his collegiate career at Sam Houston as their number one pitcher compiling an 8-1 record with a 2.52 ERA in 78.2 innings of work his senior season.
Oros would go on to play professional baseball for two seasons with the White Sands Pupfish of the Pecos League and the Florence Freedom of the Frontier League. Oros was the Freedom team leader in innings pitched with 87 innings as well as strikeouts with 80. Oros led the Frontier League in ERA with a 2.16 ERA while also being selected as a Frontier League All-Star. This will be Oros' 10th season as head coach and his 14th season with the Generals organization. Oros has compiled a career coaching record with the Generals of 245-180-2 and is the all-time leader in career coaching wins in Texas Collegiate League history. In 2023, Oros led the Generals to their best winning percentage in franchise history.
The Victoria Generals will play 48 games in 2024 with 24 of the games being played here at historic Riverside Stadium. Season ticket packages will be available as soon as the Texas Collegiate League schedule is released later next week. The 2024 schedule, when released, will be available on the Generals website at www.victoriagenerals.com. Follow the Generals on Facebook and X for further updates on the upcoming season.
