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Gabe Kapler's unconventional coaching choices for the SF Giants

Andrew Bailey was an All-Star closer for the A's from 2009-2011. He is the Giants' new pitching coach.

Andrew Bailey was an All-Star closer for the A's from 2009-2011. He is the Giants' new pitching coach.

Photo: Steve Nesius, AP

Only two coaches on San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler's new staff ever played in the majors.

The new director of hitting never faced a fastball from a Major League, Minor League or even a varsity college pitcher.

With the exception of third-base coach Ron Wotus, the only hold-over from Bruce Bochy's staff, every coach is in his 30s or younger.