Pirates name Minor League managers, coaches & staff
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced their Minor League staff assignments for the 2019 season Friday. The announcement was made by Senior Director of Minor League Operations, Larry Broadway.
INDIANAPOLIS (AAA)
Manager: Brian Esposito
Hitting Coach: Ryan Long
Pitching Coach: Bryan Hickerson
Athletic Trainer: Dru Scott
Strength & Conditioning: Alan Burr
ALTOONA (AA)
Manager: Michael Ryan
Hitting Coach: Jon Nunnally
Pitching Coach: Joel Hanrahan
Athletic Trainer: Justin Ahrens
Strength & Conditioning: Joe Schlesinger
BRADENTON (A)
Manager: Wyatt Toregas
Hitting Coach: Butch Wynegar
Pitching Coach: Drew Benes
Athletic Trainer: Matt DenBleyker
Strength & Conditioning: Logan Byman
GREENSBORO (A)
Manager: Miguel Perez
Hitting Coach: Chris Petersen
Pitching Coach: Stan Kyles
Athletic Trainer: Jorge Islas
Strength & Conditioning: Jim Seratt
WEST VIRGINIA (SHORT-A)
Manager: Drew Saylor
Hitting Coach: Jonny Tucker
Pitching Coach: Tom Filer
Athletic Trainer: Tyler Brooks
Strength & Conditioning: Mark Dixon
BRISTOL (Advanced Rookie)
Manager: Kieran Mattison
Hitting Coach: Jonathan Prieto
Pitching Coach: Eric Minshall
Athletic Trainer: Matt McNamee
Strength & Conditioning: TBA
GCL Pirates (Rookie)
Manager: Gera Alvarez
Hitting Coach: Kory DeHaan
Pitching Coach: Fernando Nieve
Athletic Trainer: Lee Slagle
Strength & Conditioning: Nick Pressley
DSL Pirates 1 (Rookie)
Manager: Stephen Morales
Hitting Coach: Luis Borges
Pitching Coach: Randor Bierd
Athletic Trainer: Alex Mena
Strength & Conditioning: Adam Marso
DSL Pirates 2 (Rookie)
Manager: Shawn Bowman
Hitting Coach: Julio Bruno
Pitching Coach: Yorman Bazardo
Athletic Trainer: Victor Silva
Strength & Conditioning: Glenn Nutting