After making the decision to find a new hitting coach and a new leader for their hitting program last August, the Pirates’ search culminated in hiring Andy Haines for the position.
The team valued his willingness to collaborate and willingness to learn.
For Haines, a big part of the job’s appeal was the people he will be working alongside.
“I think initially, when I met with Ben [Cherington] and his group of guys and then that trickles down to Derek [Shelton] and the whole coaching staff, it’s an impressive group,” Haines said during a Zoom with local reporters Friday afternoon.