Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson has been a major part of the big-league pitching staff’s success for the last three seasons and now he will have a larger influence throughout the organization.
Johnson added Director of Pitching to his job duties, the club announced Thursday, which came with a contract extension for an unspecified length. He will be responsible for the development and communication of the organization’s pitching philosophies throughout the minor leagues.
The Director of Pitching title was held by Kyle Boddy last season. The Reds moved on from Boddy in September after two years in the organization.