So you want to talk Butler BlueSox?

Go find Patrick Reddick.

“He knows more about the inner workings of this operation than the rest of us combined,” said William “Wink” Robinson, BlueSox part owner and team spokesman.

“He is a key component of this organization ... probably the key component.”

A Butler resident and 2012 Slippery Rock University graduate, Reddick is in his first year as general manager of the team. He’s also the only person to have seen every BlueSox home game since the Prospect League franchise debuted in 2009.

“Bob Yenick was a groundskeeper for a long time and had that streak going,” Reddick said. “So did Dallas O’Donnell, up until last year. I think I’m the only one left.

“I hope I can keep it going for a while.”

Reddick, 27, began as a volunteer with the team as its statistician.

“I’ve always loved baseball,” Reddick said. “I used to keep a scorecard when I watched Pirate games. When I heard the BlueSox were coming, I wanted to get involved.”

My grandfather played baseball with Dess Schnur at East Butler. Dess got me in touch with (original BlueSox owner) Leo Trich and everything took off from there.”

As years went on, Reddick’s involvement and responsibilities with the team increased.

This year, he has been in charge of the team’s web site, manages and coordinates approximately 20 interns, keeps statistics updated for the coaching staff and radio team, works the scoreboard, serves as official scorer and puts the online game reports together after each road game. He still does some home game reports on occasion.

“When the game starts, it’s fun because I can sit back and do baseball stuff,” Reddick said.

On home game nights, Reddick is at Kelly Automotive Park at noon. He often stays until well past 1 a.m. to wrap things up.

“He was down there so late one night that the city police stopped over to see what was going on,” Robinson said.

Reddick does the interns’ schedules each day. He sends out tweets during road games before doing the postgame recap.

He even worked on the design of the game tickets, pocket schedules and posters during the preseason.

“The job has become pretty much a year-round thing,” Reddick admitted. “After this season’s over, I’ll take a couple of weeks off and start preparing for next season.

“I’d like to stay here as long as I can. I’m comfortable working for the team and I love being around baseball. We’ve been competitive every year and that’s kept it fun and interesting.”

Robinson said Reddick “was given the title of general manager for a reason.”

“No. 1, he’s earned it,” Robinson said. “We never have to worry about Patrick and his ability to handle his responsibilities.”

As plentiful as they may be.

“What he’s done with our web site is amazing. He’s our tech guru, too,” Robinson said.

There is one thing Reddick hasn’t done — watch his team win the Prospect League championship.

“That’s one of the few things I haven’t experienced yet with this job,” he said. “Hopefully, it’s coming.”