The Los Angeles Dodgers recently finalized their coaching staff for the 2018 season, which cemented the addition of former Chicago Cubs ace and USC product Mark Prior.
He filled the void left by former bullpen coach Josh Bard, who departed the organization earlier this offseason to accept a new role as New York Yankees bench coach. Since announcing his retirement in 2013, Prior has worked in the San Diego Padres organization.
As Prior explained during a recent appearance on Dodger Talk with David Vassegh on AM 570 L.A. Sports Radio, his time there helped establish key connections that led to his joining the Dodgers coaching staff:
“I do have some connections with a lot of people.