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Pirates Hire Michael Perry To Coaching Staff
Introduction
The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired Michael Perry as their new hitting coach, the team announced Monday. Perry most recently worked as the hitting coach for the Oakland Athletics last year.
Perry, 41, has been in professional baseball for over 15 seasons. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2002 and played in the minors for seven years before retiring in 2008.
After his playing career, Perry began his coaching career in the Cubs’ minor league system. He spent five years as a hitting coach in the Cubs’ organization before joining the Athletics in 2016.
Perry is known for his ability to develop young hitters. He has a track record of helping players improve their swing mechanics and plate discipline.
The Pirates are hoping that Perry can help their young hitters take the next step in their development. The Pirates have a number of talented young hitters, including Bryan Reynolds, Ke’Bryan Hayes, and Oneil Cruz.
Perry is a welcome addition to the Pirates’ coaching staff. He is a knowledgeable and experienced hitting coach who can help the Pirates’ young hitters reach their full potential.
Perry’s Coaching Philosophy
Perry’s coaching philosophy is based on the idea that hitters need to have a strong understanding of their swing mechanics and plate discipline. He believes that hitters need to be able to repeat their swing mechanics consistently and that they need to be able to identify and adjust to different pitches.
Perry also believes that hitters need to have a good understanding of the strike zone. He teaches hitters to be patient and to wait for a pitch they can hit. He also teaches hitters to be aggressive when they get a good pitch to hit.
Perry’s coaching philosophy has been successful in the past. He has helped a number of young hitters improve their swing mechanics and plate discipline. He has also helped a number of hitters reach their full potential.
The Pirates’ Young Hitters
The Pirates have a number of talented young hitters, including Bryan Reynolds, Ke’Bryan Hayes, and Oneil Cruz. These players have all shown flashes of brilliance, but they have also been inconsistent at times.
Perry is hoping to help these young hitters take the next step in their development. He believes that these players have the potential to be All-Stars and that he can help them reach their full potential.
If Perry can help these young hitters reach their full potential, the Pirates could be a playoff contender in the near future.
Conclusion
The Pirates’ hiring of Michael Perry is a positive move. Perry is a knowledgeable and experienced hitting coach who can help the Pirates’ young hitters reach their full potential. If Perry can do that, the Pirates could be a playoff contender in the near future.
References
- “Pirates hire Michael Perry as hitting coach.” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 11 Jan. 2023, https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2023/01/10/pittsburgh-pirates-hire-michael-perry-hitting-coach/stories/202301100128.
- “Michael Perry named Pirates hitting coach.” MLB.com, 11 Jan. 2023, https://www.mlb.com/pirates/news/michael-perry-named-pirates-hitting-coach.
- “Pirates hire Michael Perry as hitting coach.” ESPN.com, 11 Jan. 2023, https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35499109/pirates-hire-michael-perry-hitting-coach.
