Contact Douglas: dlocascio@hickorycrawdads.com

Years with the Crawdads: This will be my 17th season with the Crawdads.
Hometown: Largo, Florida
Brief Background: I'm a native of Largo, FL and graduated from Campbell University in December 2009 with a degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration. I was a four-year letter-winner on the Fighting Camels wresting team. Entering my tenth season with the Crawdads, I previously worked with the Wilmington Sharks (CPL) as well as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL). I enjoy spending time with my wife Lydia, son Gracen and daughter Sophia.
Outside of work, I've been an active member of the community throughout my time living in Hickory. I am a member of the 2014 graduating class for Leadership Catawba, serve on the board of the Hickory Sports Commission, member of the Hickory Young Professionals, serve on the board of Catawba County Partnership for Children, received the award of Hickory Young Professionals Top 10 Under 40 in 2016, and am a member of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce ambassador executive team. I was also awarded the Executive of the Year Award for the High-A East League in 2021.
Favorite Sports Team: Florida Gators, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Getting to be a part of the organization as a whole. Entertaining fans, being apart and building relationships in the community, and sharing my love and passion for sports.
My Walk Up Song Would Be: Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
Secret Talent: Can drive a stick-shift vehicle
Nick Name: Dougie-Fresh
Biggest Pet Peeve: Getting asked "What did you say" even when the person clearly heard the first time.
On My Bucket List: Backpack through Europe
Personal Motto: Goals not written down are just wishes
If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be Burnt Orange

Contact Ashley: asalinas@hickorycrawdads.com

Years with the Crawdads: 9th season

Hometown: Marin County (the non-famous side of the Golden Gate Bridge)

Brief Background: I graduated from San Diego State (Go Aztecs!) with degrees in Marketing and Quantitative Economics. During college I worked for the San Diego Padres as a 50/50 Raffle Sales Representative, before completing an internship with the Augusta GreenJackets as the Marketing, Community Relations, and Retail Management Intern. I was a national finalist for Future Star of the Year in 2021 in Minor League Baseball's Major Fun Awards. Ashley is responsible for the team's marketing efforts, graphic design, merchandise, and communications/media relations.

Favorite Sports Team: San Francisco Giants, 49ers

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Tarp pulls, duh. But really the creativity found in Minor League Baseball and opportunity to make every day so unique makes this a dream job.

My Walk Up Song Would Be: Cruel Summer

Secret Talent: I can name every player in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Nick Name: Flash

Biggest Pet Peeve: People watching videos on full volume in public

On My Bucket List: Visit every state (15 to go!)

Personal Motto: Live Mas - Taco Bell

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be Pacific Blue

Contact Robby: rwillis@hickorycrawdads.com

Years with the Crawdads: This will be my tenth season. I spent three seasons with the Crawdads before spending the 2019 season with with the Greeneville Reds.

Hometown: Cornwall, New York.

Brief Background:Originally from New York, I’ve lived in the Southeast since the fall of 2009. In 2013, I received my undergraduate degree from Clemson University and two years later I received my graduate degree from the University of South Carolina. Along the way I’ve interned and/or worked with the Hudson Valley Renegades, Colonial Life Arena (home of South Carolina Gamecocks basketball), the Savannah Sand Gnats, the Greeneville Reds, and the Hickory Crawdads.

Favorite Sports Team: Clemson Tigers and South Carolina Gamecocks athletics, NY Mets, NY Knicks, and NY Rangers

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Going to the ballpark every day

My Walk Up Song Would Be: Hometown Baseball

Secret Talent: I can swim underwater across the Atlantic Ocean

Nick Name: Rock Lobster

Biggest Pet Peeve: Bad Drivers

On My Bucket List: Visit Vatican City

Personal Motto: "The only disability in life is a bad attitude." -Dabo Swinney

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be Midnight Blue

Contact Alex: acook@hickorycrawdads.com

Years with the Crawdads: 8 years, 5 full-time

Hometown: Dallas, North Carolina

Brief Background: I graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a degree in Sport Management. In 2018 I interned with the American Legion World Series in Shelby, NC. I have also volunteered with the Belmont Abbey Athletic Department and the Belmont Abbey Sports Network. I am a huge baseball fan and sports fan!

Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves, Clemson, Atlanta Falcons, Charlotte Hornets.

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: The opportunity to work in the sport that I love and grew up watching and playing.

My Walk Up Song Would Be: Ooh Ahh (My Life Be Like): Grits

Secret Talent: Hitting home runs off of 12-6 curveballs in the dirt on MLB The Show video game. That may have been a glitch...

Nick Name: Cookie or Turtle

Biggest Pet Peeve: Bandwagon fans

On My Bucket List: To visit every Major League Baseball Stadium

Personal Motto: “If you live for people’s acceptance, you’ll die from their rejection.”- Lecrae

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be: Navy blue