Coach (baseball) facts for kids
In baseball, a number of coaches help make a team work properly. They are assistants to the manager, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game. More than a half dozen coaches may assist the manager in running the team. Some common coaching positions include the following: first base coach, third base coach, hitting coach, pitching coach, bench coach, and bullpen coach.
Images for kids
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New York Yankees' manager Joe Torre (far right) with coaches (from left to right) Kevin Long, Ron Guidry, and Don Mattingly
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Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack wearing a suit instead of a team uniform
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Brian Snitker as third base coach for the Atlanta Braves in 2008.
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