Mike Shildt won\'t have a traditional bench coach on his staff with the San Diego Padres but will utilize the input of several coaches during games.
The Padres unveiled Shildt\'s full staff Wednesday, including new hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, who spent the previous six seasons as assistant hitting coach for the Cleveland Guardians. Pitching coach Ruben Niebla returns for his third season.
Newcomer Ryan Barba has the title of Major League field coordinator and will perform many of the functions of a traditional bench coach, Shildt said. Brian Esposito will have the title of catching coach and game strategy assistant.
Via Associated Press