After getting rid of their hitting coaches following a season where several players took steps back with the bat, the Phillies have, according to one report, settled on a new coach.
News: Kevin Long is going to join Joe Girardi's staff as a hitting coach, sources tell me and @MattGelb.
The former Nationals hitting coach will be reunited with Girardi and Rob Thomson, who he coached with in New York. Will also be reunited with Bryce Harper.— Britt Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) October 11, 2021Long should be plenty familiar with Phillies fans since he has been with the Nationals for a few years now.