For the past seven season, Ty Marotz has been one of the most consistent pitchers for the Sioux City Explorers.  Now the 31-year old right hander will be moving from the mound as a pitcher to the dugout where he will become the pitching coach for the Explorers in 2013.

In the seven years with the Explorers, Ty holds the X’s career records for games (144), innings pitched (562.1) and first in career wins (28).  Last season Marotz appeared in 16 games, 12 starts and had a record of 4-2.  An injury late in the season limited his appearances the last couple of weeks of the season.

Marotz started his professional career in 2005 with Joliet (IL) of the Northern League.  His first season with the Explorers was in 2006, appearing in only six games, all in relief.  In 2008 with the Explorers, he had his best season, appearing in 40 games with only one start with two saves and an ERA of 3.13.  That season Marotz recorded 76 strikeouts with only 26 walks in 69 innings.