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Royals Announce 2021 Coaching Staff

By Connor Byrne | January 22, 2021 at 5:44pm CDT

The Royals have announced their coaching staff under manager Mike Matheny for 2021, Anne Rogers of MLB.com relays. It includes a couple changes from last year’s edition.

Rusty Kuntz, who opted out of the 2020 campaign over COVID-19 concerns, will return to his prior role as first base coach next season. The 65-year-old has held multiple positions with the organization since 2008. Damon Hollins took over as first base coach in his absence last year, but he’ll go back to being a minor league instructor.

Kansas City has also added Tony Pena Jr. to its staff, and he’ll work with the Royals’ infielders, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. Pena Jr. was a shortstop with the Royals from 2007-09. He’s also the son of former KC manager Tony Pena and the brother of ex-Royals catcher Francisco Pena.

Rafael Belliard worked as the Royals’ infield coach in 2020, but he’ll return to his previous job as a special assistant to general manager Dayton Moore.

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  1. Doug Dueck

    1 year ago

    The last sentence reads like he is the son of both Pena’s. I assume he is the son of Tony Pena and the other is his uncle? Perhaps a small edit is necessary. Thanks

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  2. Rsox

    1 year ago

    Can you get Stubby Clapp from Rusty Kuntz?

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    • joeshmoe11

      1 year ago

      Only if the Big Unit and Dick Pole are involved

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      Reply
    • Tom1968

      1 year ago

      Only if you banged marge schott

      Reply
      • Dad

        1 year ago

        That’s all funny stuff!
        Thanks I needed it

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  3. claude raymond

    1 year ago

    Conner, you need to edit the last sentence of paragraph 3.

    Reply
  4. bravesfan88

    1 year ago

    Oh man, good ole Rafael Belliard!!! Now, there’s a blast from my past. That man was a highly underrated defensive SS, but man I’ll never miss watching him hit…lol I do, however, remember when he finally hit his first HR as a Brave!! It was a miracle, and probably one of the moments I was the most surprised to witness in Atlanta Braves history…lol

    I honestly thought Belly would never hit a homer for the Braves..It only took him up until his SEVENTH SEASON, but he finally got ahold of one ultimately doubling his career total…lol

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    • RunDMC

      1 year ago

      Yeah, that’s first time I’ve noticed Rafy was on staff with them. Great to see him still in the game.

      Reply
  5. tom brunanskys black sock

    1 year ago

    Love feeling old? You’ll love when coaching staffs consist of players you remember as rookies.

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    • Rsox

      1 year ago

      Sadly in some cases they already do. Case in point: Royals Manager Mike Matheny. I have his rookie card with the Brewers. Actually pretty sure i have a Tony Pena Jr. one somewhere too

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      • tom brunanskys black sock

        1 year ago

        Same here, Soxer!

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    • Tom1968

      1 year ago

      Really want to feel old? Im 52, i remember when gwynn,pena,griffey,bonds and the likes of the 70s ,now their kids are retiring from the game

      Reply
    • bobtillman

      1 year ago

      A couple of days ago Carlton Fisk was on Mad Dog talking about his grandchildren…I was at a college tournament in NH when Fisk was catching, and a scout sitting next to me (Dodgers maybe?) said, “I like the kid catcher with the fat butt who doesn’t shave yet…..

      Reply
  6. DarkSide830

    1 year ago

    Pena could be a future HC candidate

    Reply
  7. Hosmer for HOF

    1 year ago

    I didn’t even know they could afford coaches

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    • Dock_Elvis

      1 year ago

      Yeah, they have uniforms and everything…it’s really great.

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    • DodgerOK

      1 year ago

      It didn’t say they paid them.

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