Giants announced Melvin’s coaching staff for 2024 MLB season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The 2024 MLB season is approaching, and the San Francisco Giants’ coaching staff is taking shape under the leadership of new manager Bob Melvin.
On Friday, the Giants officially unveiled their new coaching hires for the upcoming season, including familiar faces and standout additions.
The #SFGiants welcome the following new hires to the 2024 Major League coaching staff under new manager Bob Melvin:
Bench Coach – Ryan Christenson
Third Base Coach – Matt Williams
Hitting Coach – Pat Burrell pic.twitter.com/1IAMepVvOo— SFGiants (@SFGiants) November 11, 2023
Matt Williams, a former Giants third baseman, is set to join the coaching staff as the team’s third base coach. A recent interview with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Laura Britt revealed his return to the Giants organization. Williams’ stellar playing career with the Giants, including All-Star, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger honors, brings a wealth of experience to the coaching role.
Additionally, Pat Burrell, a former Giants outfielder and World Series champion, will take on the role of hitting coach. Furthermore, the coaching lineup includes the return of Justin Viele and Pedro Guerrero in coaching capacities.
Clarifying here, Pat Burrell and Justin Viele will be co-hitting coaches. Pedro Guerrero will also return as assistant hitting coach. Dustin Lind will not be returning. https://t.co/0BIHCN1CcZ
— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) November 11, 2023
The coaching roster also includes Ryan Christenson as Melvin’s bench coach and several returning coaches from the previous season. Notably, Mark Hallberg’s shift to first base coach and the return of Alyssa Nakken symbolize the continuity within the staff.
Stay tuned for the remaining coaching appointments from the Giants as the 2024 MLB season approaches. For more exclusive coverage, tune in to the Giants Talk Podcast.
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