On Monday, December 13, 2010, Cron was named manager of the Erie SeaWolves. In 2013, he was selected as one of several managers for the All-Star Futures Game.
Cron assumed his role as manager of the Erie SeaWolves on Monday, December 13, 2010. Two years later, in 2013, he was selected to be part of a group of managers for the prestigious All-Star Futures Game.