The Brewers announced their 2021 coaching staff Wednesday, which includes a new but familiar name: former big league outfielder Quintin Berry. He’ll take the place of longtime third base coach Ed Sedar, who is transitioning from the dugout to a new role as an advisor to the Major League coaching staff.
Berry, 35, recently wrapped up a 13-year career as an outfielder — one that included parts of five seasons in the Majors. The speedster was a frequent late-season pickup for playoff hopefuls seeking a pinch-running specialist. He logged 94 games with the 2012 Tigers as a rookie but never came close to that mark again, ultimately wrapping up his time in the Majors with a .262/.333/.364 slash with 29 steals in 31 tries over the course of 132 games.
Berry also played in parts of 13 minor league seasons, hitting .257/.350/.327 with a whopping 399 steals. The last of those 13 seasons came in the Brewers organization in 2018, and he’s since been working as a minor league outfield and baserunning coordinator with the Brewers organization.
The rest of the coaching staff will look familiar to Brewers fans. Pat Murphy returns for a sixth season as Craig Counsell’s bench coach. Jason Lane will be one of the two base coaches along with Berry — their specific base designation has not yet been specified. Hitting coach Andy Haines, pitching coach Chris Hook and bullpen coach Steve Karsay are all returning for their third years on the staff. Assistant hitting coach Jacob Cruz is back for a second season, and the Brewers are also returning Walker McKinven as their associate pitching, catching and strategy coach.
has anyone ever given Berry the nickname “Fast Fruit” before? its catchy and makes sense for him.
Sprintin’ Quentin the Speedtastic Berry Who’s Favorite Thing To Do For Fun is Run?
I’ve been calling him Fas Fruit since 1999.
Is that an indication of his speed? Of his last name? Of his preferences?
he steals a lot of bases and his last name is “Berry.” i thought it had a nice ring to it.
Man he could flat out fly. Wish him well in his coaching career. Still remember his bunt double as a Tiger.
youtube.com/watch?v=ByDGfD6y5Sw
I thought they would have a new hitting coach for sure after this year’s dismal whole team hitting. It was terrible usually with that somebody has to go.
A dude with very little real talent, catches on to 5 different teams, in 5 different years, gets to the WS twice, winning a WSC. Then becomes a coach. While other people have tons of natural ability, but allow it to waste,
And this, my friends, is what makes America great.
very little talent? that guy stole at least 25 bases in the majors before being caught.
His career WAR was 0.8. I love the story, but that amount to very little talent.
How many rings do you have?
-0-, why?
Ah, yes. One of my favorites from 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks & Prospects
RIP Kyle Drabek’s career
Most likely going to be the first base coach to start out.
Ed Sedar was one of the best guys at the ballpark. I have sat on the baseline by him multiple times and he has thrown us a ball. During timeouts he comes over and talks or signs stuff. He got a ball signed by Grienke for a friend of mine who gave it to me. That was pretty awesome.
Definitely refreshing to see a soon-to-be 36 year old coaching 3B, instead of the usual collection of 60-somethings.