We have been waiting for the Cubs to make the hiring of Jim Hickey as pitching coach official. Today, that happened, along with the completion of the coaching staff with Will Venable named first-base coach:
#Cubs officially announce Jim Hickey as pitching coach. Also, Will Venable 1st base coach. Also hired Jim Benedict as Special Assistant to Baseball Operations.
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) November 21, 2017
Will Venable played nine years in the major leagues, primarily with the Padres, where he put up four decent seasons from 2010-13.