Royals shake up staff by firing hitting coach. That addresses half the problem: Podcast
The first big change from the Kansas City Royals’ disappointing season came Monday when hitting coach Terry Bradshaw was fired and Alec Zumwalt took over the position. Are more moves on the horizon?
Perhaps, if the Royals don’t show signs of improvement soon. On today’s SportsBeat KC podcast, columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell discuss the recent events with host Blair Kerkhoff and their impact.
The show started as a SportsBeat Live.
Royals hitting coaches since 2009
2009-12: Kevin Seitzer
2013: Jack Maloof, George Brett, Pedro Grifol
2014: Grifol, Dale Sveum
2015-17: Sevum
2018-22: Terry Bradshaw
2022: Alec Zumwalt
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Firing of hitting coach reflects Kansas City Royals’ broader issues, need for urgency
Kansas City Royals’ firing of hitting coach proves a change in front office operations
This story was originally published May 17, 2022 at 2:41 PM.