On Thursday, the Cardinals announced the managers and coaching staffs for their affiliate teams for the 2018 season. With the announcement came several changes - particularly two new assignments.
Former St. Louis All-Stars Ryan Ludwick and Jason Isringhausen were added to the Minor League field staff to serve in their particular specialties. For Ludwick, he will be the hitting instructor; Isringhausen will serve as one of two pitching instructors.
Ludwick spent parts of five years with the Cardinals, garnering National League All-Star honors in 2008. In 2008, Ludwick had a 5.