Rusty Kuntz to return as Royals finalize 2020 coaching staff

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesThe Royals announced their 2020 coaching staff under new manager Mike Matheny, and rejoining the staff will be Rusty Kuntz, who will reprise his role as first base coach. Kuntz held the position in 2008 and from 2012 until 2017, when he stepped down due to vision problems to take a role as a roving instructor. Mitch Maier, who had served as first base coach in 2018 and 2019, took a position this week in the front office.

In all honesty, the #Royals have just seemed less prepared since Rusty left the coaching staff. Some of that (maybe a lot even) is most definitely the lack of talent aiding that perception, but I do think he'll be a big benefit to the team…