KILGORE - The East Texas Pump Jacks will have a familiar face in the dugout next summer.

General manager Mike Lieberman announced Ben Taylor will return as manager.

In his first year at the helm, Taylor’s Pump Jacks went 26-21 with one tie, setting a franchise record for wins in a season.

The Jacks finished in second place in the regular season standings, securing home field advantage in the opening round of the playoffs for the first time in team history.

The Pump Jacks expect season tickets for the 2010 season to go on sale later this week. An “early bird” discount will be offered to both renewing and new season ticket holders.

The team also expects to announce a giveaway promotion tied-in with the sale of season tickets that will include game-worn and autographed uniform and euipment memorabilia.