The Dodgers plan on hiring Arizona Diamondbacks hitting strategist Robert Van Scoyoc as their hitting coach, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Van Scoyoc would replace Turner Ward, who left this month to become the Cincinnati Reds’ hitting coach.
Van Scoyoc, 32, has never been a traditional coach for a professional team. His job with the Diamondbacks was to supply position players personalized, number-driven gameplans on how to attack pitchers. He also provided minor and major leaguers help with mechanics.
The Dodgers also plan to hire Dino Ebel as their third-base coach. Ebel spent the last 14 seasons on the Angels’ staff under manager Mike Scioscia.