The Giants finalized Gabe Kapler's coaching staff on Tuesday, announcing that Antoan Richardson will be their first base coach and Nick Ortiz will serve as quality assurance coach.
The Richardson hire leaked before the holidays, but Ortiz is a new name and was first connected to the Giants on Monday by The Athletic. The 46-year-old has spent the previous four seasons with the Yankees, managing in rookie ball and the Gulf Coast League. Ortiz also was a scout for the Yankees at some point.
Ortiz played 15 minor league seasons as an infielder, suiting up for the Red Sox, Expos, Indians, Dodgers, Yankees, Royals and Cubs.