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Angels To Hire Ray Montgomery As Bench Coach

By Anthony Franco | January 6, 2022 at 10:24am CDT

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.

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  1. robbiecraig

    3 years ago

    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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    • harrystyles

      3 years ago

      thanks for your guess

      1
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      • Erin J. Laflamme

        3 years ago

        hyyy

        1
        Reply
    • Erin J. Laflamme

      3 years ago

      nbn

      Reply
    • ldoggnation

      3 years ago

      I would rather have Rob Dibble as pitching coach. He would show those pitchers how to take back the inside of the plate.

      Reply
  2. The Einheri

    3 years ago

    Why are teams hiring all of these coaches?
    Do they expect to have work for them in 2022?

    Reply
  3. BirdieMan

    3 years ago

    Who?

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  4. HalosHeavenJJ

    3 years ago

    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.

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    • nukeg

      3 years ago

      Yep, my thoughts as well. I’m wondering how this sits with Joe.

      Reply
      • PutPeteinthehall

        3 years ago

        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.

        Reply
  5. WhoNoze

    3 years ago

    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.

    Reply
  6. 8791Slegna

    3 years ago

    Why not Ray Kinsella?

    Reply
  7. Rsox

    3 years ago

    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

    Reply
  8. PoppyGetsSloppy

    3 years ago

    Thy need to replace their Executive Fentanyl pusher

    Reply
  9. brucenewton

    3 years ago

    They’ll win 90+.

    Reply
    • carllafong

      3 years ago

      90+ once they get two more starters, a bullpen, another catcher, a shortstop ,and possibly a right fielder. You are spot on.

      Reply
  10. lumber and lighting

    3 years ago

    Maddon can’t be pleased he has a watchdog appointed.Gallegos can’t be please with the demotion.

    Reply
    • Rsox

      3 years ago

      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

      Reply
      • carllafong

        3 years ago

        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?

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    • carllafong

      3 years ago

      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.

      Reply
  11. PoppyGetsSloppy

    3 years ago

    Great! More intrusion from the know-nothing Moreno/Carpino braintrust.

    Reply
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