The Pittsburgh Pirates have a new skipper.
Derek Shelton, the former bench coach for the Minnesota Twins, was hired as manager per an official team statement made by Pirates general manager Ben Cherington.
“I have known Derek for more than 15 years and have great admiration for his passion for the game and players, work ethic, curiosity, and desire to learn,” Cherington said. “He has worked and learned from some of the best in the game, and in turn has helped players and colleagues learn and improve during his 20 years of coaching and managing.