by
Greek Giant
Straight from the horse’s mouth:
The #SFGiants have announced the following hires and promotions to Gabe Kapler’s coaching staff for the 2022 season:
– Mark Hallberg has been promoted to Third Base Coach
– Pedro Guerrero has been hired as an Assistant Hitting Coach
– Taira Uematsu is now an Assistant Coach pic.twitter.com/6zAwkC557W— SFGiants (@SFGiants) November 9, 2021
Note the promotion of Taira Uematsu as Assistant Coach, to better interact with Seia Suzuki, a very promising young player from Japan that word on the street says the Giants will sign….
The coaching moves are to be expected after the departure of Donnie Ecker earlier this month.
“Mark and Taira earned these promotions through their consistent work throughout these last two seasons. Mark’s attention to detail and selflessness makes him a great fit for the third-base coaching role. Taira has been a contributing part of the Giants’ organization for many years, and he will now be able to make a larger impact in his new role as a Major League coach. His versatility and preparedness, as well as his established relationships with players and staff will make an immediate difference for us.
“We’re also excited to bring Pedro on board with our staff. He’s an excellent complement to Justin and Dustin and provides us with a way to better connect with our Spanish-speaking hitters, particularly in the dugout during games.”
Happy Birthday Curt Casali, the best backup catcher in the game:
Happy Birthday, Curt Casali! 🥳 #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/ocwNImTKZk
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) November 9, 2021