The Baltimore Orioles are making major changes to their minor league coaching staff next season. And as a result, the team has relieved Rick Peterson of his duties as the director of pitching development.
Rumors had went around regarding Peterson’s dismissal before Orioles vice president Dan Duquette confirmed it on Sunday afternoon.
Peterson was hired in January 2012 after he was a pitching coach for the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers. He was the Toronto Blue Jays pitching coordinator in 1996, and was the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen coach from 1994 to 1996.
Duquette said the following regarding Peterson leaving the Orioles:
“I appreciate Rick Peterson’s effort and good work for five years to develop pitching at all levels and wish him well.