NewsWFLA News Channel 8October 26, 2026Hillsborough County
Tampa Bay Rays long-time groundskeeper Dan Moeller reflects on the team's World Series run
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Long-time Tampa Bay Rays Director of Field Operations Dan Moeller reflects on his tenure with the team since 1997, witnessing their evolution from early struggles to multiple World Series appearances, including the 2024 return to their stadium following hurricane repairs.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The profile highlights the behind-the-scenes staff operations and facility recovery efforts supporting the region's Major League Baseball franchise during a championship appearance.
Key Facts
- Dan Moeller has worked as the groundskeeper and Director of Field Operations for the franchise since 1997, experiencing the team's first season in 1998.
- Moeller witnessed the team's transition from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to the Tampa Bay Rays.
- He experienced the team's early losing seasons as well as their turnaround leading to World Series appearances in 2008, 2020, and the current run.
- The team's stadium returned to full-season play following extensive repairs after the 2024 hurricanes blew the roof off the building.
- Moeller's favorite memory with the team is standing on the mound when the Rays clinched a World Series berth in 2008.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationTampa Bay Devil Rays“Former name of the Tampa Bay Rays”locationST. PETERSBURG“City where the team is based”OrganizationWFLA“News organization reporting the article”PersonDan Moeller“Director of Field Operations for the Tampa Bay Rays”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Major League Baseball team”