Rick Sweet
Ricky Joe Sweet
Born: September 7, 1952
Longview, WA US
Coaching Career: 1987-2025
Rick Sweet compiled a record of 2419 wins and 2200 losses in his managing career with the Bellingham Mariners, Wausau Timbers, Osceola Astros, Columbus Mudcats, Jackson Generals, Tucson Toros, Binghamton Mets, Harrisburg Senators, Ottawa Lynx, Portland Beavers, Erie SeaWolves, Louisville Bats, Nashville Sounds, Colorado Springs Sky Sox and San Antonio Missions. He began managing during the 1987 season and last managed during the 2025 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NWL | Short Season A | Bellingham Mariners | 76 | 30 | 46 | .395 | |
| 1988 | MWL | A | Wausau Timbers | 140 | 52 | 88 | .371 | |
| 1989 | FSL | A | Osceola Astros | 137 | 72 | 65 | .526 | |
| 1990 | SL | AA | Columbus Mudcats | 144 | 67 | 77 | .465 | |
| 1991 | TL | AA | Jackson Generals | 136 | 70 | 66 | .515 | |
| 1992 | TL | AA | Jackson Generals | 135 | 61 | 74 | .452 | |
| 1993 | PCL | AAA | Tucson Toros | 143 | 83 | 60 | .580 | |
| 1994 | PCL | AAA | Tucson Toros | 144 | 81 | 63 | .563 | |
| 1995 | PCL | AAA | Tucson Toros | 143 | 87 | 56 | .608 | |
| 1997 | EL | AA | Binghamton Mets | 142 | 66 | 76 | .465 | |
| 1998 | EL | AA | Harrisburg Senators | 142 | 73 | 69 | .514 | |
| 1999 | EL | AA | Harrisburg Senators | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2000 | IL | AAA | Ottawa Lynx | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2001 | PCL | AAA | Portland Beavers | 144 | 71 | 73 | .493 | |
| 2002 | PCL | AAA | Portland Beavers | 143 | 72 | 71 | .503 | |
| 2003 | PCL | AAA | Portland Beavers | 144 | 69 | 75 | .479 | |
| 2004 | EL | AA | Erie SeaWolves | 142 | 80 | 62 | .563 | |
| 2005 | IL | AAA | Louisville Bats | 144 | 66 | 78 | .458 | |
| 2006 | IL | AAA | Louisville Bats | 143 | 75 | 68 | .524 | |
| 2007 | IL | AAA | Louisville Bats | 144 | 74 | 70 | .514 | |
| 2008 | IL | AAA | Louisville Bats | 144 | 88 | 56 | .611 | |
| 2009 | IL | AAA | Louisville Bats | 142 | 84 | 58 | .592 | |
| 2010 | IL | AAA | Louisville Bats | 143 | 79 | 64 | .552 | |
| 2011 | IL | AAA | Louisville Bats | 144 | 73 | 71 | .507 | |
| 2014 | PCL | AAA | Nashville Sounds | 144 | 77 | 67 | .535 | |
| 2015 | PCL | AAA | Colorado Springs Sky Sox | 143 | 62 | 81 | .434 | |
| 2016 | PCL | AAA | Colorado Springs Sky Sox | 138 | 67 | 71 | .486 | |
| 2017 | PCL | AAA | Colorado Springs Sky Sox | 137 | 80 | 57 | .584 | |
| 2018 | PCL | AAA | Colorado Springs Sky Sox | 139 | 73 | 66 | .525 | |
| 2019 | PCL | AAA | San Antonio Missions | 140 | 80 | 60 | .571 | |
| 2021 | AAA East | AAA | Nashville Sounds | 128 | 70 | 58 | .547 | |
| 2022 | IL | AAA | Nashville Sounds | 149 | 91 | 58 | .611 | |
| 2023 | IL | AAA | Nashville Sounds | 148 | 83 | 65 | .561 | |
| 2024 | IL | AAA | Nashville Sounds | 146 | 78 | 68 | .534 | |
| 2025 | IL | AAA | Nashville Sounds | 148 | 85 | 63 | .574 | |
| Totals | 4619 | 2419 | 2200 | .524 |
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