The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a significant move by hiring Brian Kaplan as their new pitching coach. Kaplan, who has previously worked with the Philadelphia Phillies, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has a background in integrative baseball performance and has worked with top pitchers such as Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander.
Kaplan’s focus will be on promoting health and performance while working closely with the strength and medical staff. He aims to simplify complex information and communicate it effectively to the players to help the team improve. His past success with the Phillies, who made the postseason three years in a row with Kaplan on staff, bodes well for the Diamondbacks.
The Diamondbacks have also made changes to their coaching staff, parting ways with several members, including veteran pitching coach Brent Strom. The team struggled with injuries and underperformance in the pitching staff last season, despite leading the league in runs scored.
Looking ahead, the Diamondbacks have a strong starting rotation and a capable bullpen, but there is still work to be done in filling out the coaching staff. The team is focused on adding to the bullpen and is open to offers for their starting pitchers. Overall, the hiring of Kaplan signals a new direction for the Diamondbacks pitching staff and a commitment to improving performance on the mound.
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