The Angels are hiring director of player personnel Ray Montgomery as their bench coach, reports Jon Heyman of the MLB Network (on Twitter). Heyman tweeted last night that Montgomery had emerged as a candidate for the position.
It’s an interesting hire, as Montgomery has not yet worked on a big league coaching staff. The 52-year-old does, however, have plenty of experience in scouting and front office roles. That includes stints as scouting director with the Brewers and Diamondbacks.
After being hired as Angels general manager during the 2019-20 offseason, Perry Minasian quickly added the New York native to Anaheim’s front office. Montgomery also has some playing experience, having briefly appeared in the majors as an outfielder with the Astros in the late 1990’s.
It’s not entirely clear what role previous bench coach Mike Gallego will have moving forward. He’s expected to remain on Joe Maddon’s staff in some capacity. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported yesterday that Gallego might return to third base coaching, a role he held in 2019. Phil Nevin had seemingly been tabbed as third base coach in November, but that may no longer be the case. Rosenthal now reports that Nevin’s role with the Angels is yet to be determined, but he is still expected to take on some role on Maddon’s staff.
My guess:
Joe Maddon – Manager
Ray Montgomery – Bench Coach
Phil Nevin – Offensive Coordinator/Third Base Coach
Benji Gil – First Base Coach/Baserunning Instructor
Jeremy Reed – Hitting Coach
John Mallee – Assistant Hitting Coach
Paul Sorrento – Hitting Instructor
Mike Gallego – Defensive Coordinator/Infield Instructor
Matt Wise – Pitching Coach
Dom Chiti – Bullpen Coach
Bill Haselman – Catching Instructor
Adam Eaton – Outfield Instructor
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I would rather have Rob Dibble as pitching coach. He would show those pitchers how to take back the inside of the plate.
Why are teams hiring all of these coaches?
Do they expect to have work for them in 2022?
Who?
Putting a front office guy in the dugout as second in command sure looks like the front office wants some more input on game decisions.
Yep, my thoughts as well. I’m wondering how this sits with Joe.
Exactly what I thought. It must be maddening having to watch Joe screw things up night after night for the front office. He’s a terrible at making pitching decisions when the game is on the line.
As with all large bureaucracies, both public and private, they’re hiring them because they can. Noticed one MLB club that had a “:Quality Control Coach” on it’s staff. Wait for the “Social Equity” coach and the “Sustainability Coordinator”, as well as post-game lectures on Social Justice; that should get the club a few more wins.
Why not Ray Kinsella?
Somewhere i have a Ray Montgomery 1996 Fleer Update rookie card…
How many coaches does a team need? The list above has a 2 to 1 player to coach ratio. No wonder so many teams seem like they are not on the same page
Thy need to replace their Executive Fentanyl pusher
They’ll win 90+.
90+ once they get two more starters, a bullpen, another catcher, a shortstop ,and possibly a right fielder. You are spot on.
Maddon can’t be pleased he has a watchdog appointed.Gallegos can’t be please with the demotion.
Ausmus was given a raw deal because Maddon was made available. Maddon continues to show he is overrated as a manager as the Angels continue to underperform. I doubt Maddon has the 20 year run Scioscia had with the Angels
Ausmus was horrible in every way. He was horrible with the Angels. He was horrible with the Detroit. Never implemented any kind of creative strategy. Strictly by the book. He was pinch hitting for Fletcher with players that would ultimately be released. Bad hire. Maddon is 68, so how can he go 20 years like Scioscia?
This is a GM decision, not a Maddon decision. The new bench coach could be the replacement for Maddon in a few years, or even next year. He is in line with with GM’s thinking.
Great! More intrusion from the know-nothing Moreno/Carpino braintrust.
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