Schaeffer, drafted by the Rockies in the 38th round of the 2007 draft out of Virginia Tech, was a utility infielder in the minors, playing 459 games over six seasons. He made it as high as Triple-A but never played in the majors.

The Colorado Rockies’ firing of longtime manager Bud Black means a former WPIAL product will try to get the club back on track. Warren Schaeffer, a native of Vandergrift and a Greensburg Central Catholic alum,

The Colorado Rockies dismissed manager Bud Black on Sunday while in the midst of one of the worst starts in major league history. Bench coach Mike Redmond was also let go by Colorado. Third-base coach Warren Schaeffer was named interim manager for the remainder of the season.