CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs have their third hitting coach in as many seasons after they hired former Rangers hitting coach, Anthony Iapoce, the team announced on Monday.
Iapoce, 45, replaces Chili Davis, who lasted one year on the job after Davis replaced John Mallee. Iapoce is a Mallee disciple, having worked under him at several major league organizations including the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays. Mallee recommended Iapoce to oversee the Cubs minor league hitting program, a position he held from 2013-2015 before joining the Rangers.
The Cubs were dissatisfied with their offense last season after seeing a precipitous drop in power and on-base percentage in the second half of the season.