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jet62 · 10-24-2012, 10:21 AM

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Royals hire Maloof and David to split duties as Seitzer’s replacement

By BOB DUTTON
The Kansas City Star

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/10/24...#storylink=cpy

It will take two hitting coaches, the Royals believe, to get a youthful lineup to realize its full potential; two former big-league hitting coaches who already have a working relationship with nearly all of the club’s cornerstone players.

The Royals raided their minor-league staff Wednesday morning in hiring Jack Maloof and Andre David to fill the duties held over the previous four seasons by Kevin Seitzer. The Royals fired Seitzer one day after the 2012 season ended.

Maloof, 63, will serve as the primary hitting coach and be on the bench during games. David, 54, will be an assistant whose game-time duties must, by rules, be restricted. They will be determined at a later time.

Manager Ned Yost indicated the two will split responsibilities while providing a consistent message. He previously cited the need for the Royals to improve their power production as a reason for replacing Seitzer.

“I think we’ve got a group of young power hitters who are capable of hitting homers,” Yost said. “Our offense was built more around singles and doubles. We’ve got a big field, and we drive to the big part in the gaps.

“But it’s difficult to get three or four singles in a row to score a run. We have to have the ability to open it up a little more, use the power that we have in our offense to take advantage of a quick strike. A walk, a base-hit and boom – there’s three runs.”

The concept of employing two hitting coaches is growing. The Phillies hired ex-Royals first baseman Wally Joyner earlier this week to serve as Steve Henderson’s assistant. St. Louis, Atlanta and San Diego employed two hitting coaches this season.

Royals officials contend their core young players – specifically, first baseman Eric Hosmer and third baseman Mike Moustakas – demonstrated plus power throughout their minor-league careers that has yet to manifest itself in the big leagues.

The familiarity that Maloof and David have with Hosmer, Moustakas and the roster’s other homegrown players will, the Royals believe, aid in unlocking that potential.

Maloof recently completed his fifth year on the club’s minor-league staff, including his third as the minor-league hitting coordinator. He was Atlanta’s minor-league hitting coordinator from 2005-07 and spent three seasons as the Marlins’ hitting coach.

David filled many roles within the organization over the last 14 seasons, including a brief tour as the major-league hitting coach from May 30, 2005 to May 1, 2006. He spent the last three years as the hitting coach for Surprise in the Arizona Rookie League.

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jet62 Still looking for my car keys Join Date: Jul 2006 Casino cash: $2240916	http://www.kansascity.com/2012/10/24...-david-to.html Royals hire Maloof and David to split duties as Seitzer’s replacement By BOB DUTTON The Kansas City Star Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/10/24...#storylink=cpy It will take two hitting coaches, the Royals believe, to get a youthful lineup to realize its full potential; two former big-league hitting coaches who already have a working relationship with nearly all of the club’s cornerstone players. The Royals raided their minor-league staff Wednesday morning in hiring Jack Maloof and Andre David to fill the duties held over the previous four seasons by Kevin Seitzer. The Royals fired Seitzer one day after the 2012 season ended. Maloof, 63, will serve as the primary hitting coach and be on the bench during games. David, 54, will be an assistant whose game-time duties must, by rules, be restricted. They will be determined at a later time. Manager Ned Yost indicated the two will split responsibilities while providing a consistent message. He previously cited the need for the Royals to improve their power production as a reason for replacing Seitzer. “I think we’ve got a group of young power hitters who are capable of hitting homers,” Yost said. “Our offense was built more around singles and doubles. We’ve got a big field, and we drive to the big part in the gaps. “But it’s difficult to get three or four singles in a row to score a run. We have to have the ability to open it up a little more, use the power that we have in our offense to take advantage of a quick strike. A walk, a base-hit and boom – there’s three runs.” The concept of employing two hitting coaches is growing. The Phillies hired ex-Royals first baseman Wally Joyner earlier this week to serve as Steve Henderson’s assistant. St. Louis, Atlanta and San Diego employed two hitting coaches this season. Royals officials contend their core young players – specifically, first baseman Eric Hosmer and third baseman Mike Moustakas – demonstrated plus power throughout their minor-league careers that has yet to manifest itself in the big leagues. The familiarity that Maloof and David have with Hosmer, Moustakas and the roster’s other homegrown players will, the Royals believe, aid in unlocking that potential. Maloof recently completed his fifth year on the club’s minor-league staff, including his third as the minor-league hitting coordinator. He was Atlanta’s minor-league hitting coordinator from 2005-07 and spent three seasons as the Marlins’ hitting coach. David filled many roles within the organization over the last 14 seasons, including a brief tour as the major-league hitting coach from May 30, 2005 to May 1, 2006. He spent the last three years as the hitting coach for Surprise in the Arizona Rookie League.
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