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Cubs hire Craig Driver as first base/catching coach

Craig Driver is a baseball name you are not likely familiar with, but according to this report, you will be soon:

Some Cubs news this morning, according to a source, they’re hiring Craig Driver to be first base/catching coach. Was with Phillies last two years. Worked wonders w Realmuto who won a Gold Glove in ‘19. Just two years in pro ball but great rep coaching catchers.

— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) December 1, 2019

Driver never played professional baseball, but according to his bio on the Phillies website, played three years of college ball at the University of Puget Sound.