Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch is working quickly to build his coaching staff. One day after bringing on Chris Fetter as his pitching coach, the Tigers announced Saturday the additions of three more coaches.
George Lombard, who interviewed for the managerial position, will be Hinch's bench coach. Scott Coolbaugh has been hired as the hitting coach, and Chip Hale is the third base coach.
“Adding coaches with high levels of experience both developing teams and leading in the postseason is important as we establish a culture for winning baseball here in Detroit,” Hinch said in a news release.