Hot Rods announce Valenzuela back as manager Published 8:30 am Thursday, January 29, 2026Bowling Green Hot Rods coach Rafael Valenzuela looks on during the Hot Rods 10-5 loss to Hub City in the South Atlantic League playoffs at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Ky.(Caleb Lowndes / Daily News) (Caleb Lowndes)The Bowling Green Hot Rods announced the field staff for the upcoming 2026 season on Thursday with Rafael Valenzuela Jr. set to to Bowling Green Ballpark for his fourth season, alongside with six other familiar staffers and one new member. During his three previous seasons, Valenzuela has led the Hot Rods to a 213-172 record, including a 2024 SAL Championship and another playoff appearance in 2025. The Hot Rods skipper played four seasons of minor league baseball, ending his playing career in the Astros system in 2013. The former pitcher rejoins Bowling Green after ending his playing career at Bowling Green Ballpark in 2015. Camden Allen starts his ninth season with the Hot Rods and his first as home clubhouse manager.