SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Mariners Director of Player Development Andy McKay announced today that the team has hired Kristopher Negrón (nay-GROWN) as the club’s new Assistant to Director of Player Development. In his new role, Negrón will assist McKay in all aspects of player development, including on-field instruction and mentoring minor league players on what it means to be a great teammate.
“I’ve had the unique perspective of watching Kris play in high school, competing against him in junior college, and then having him be part of the Mariner family the past few years,” said McKay.