SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–The hours are grueling, the attention to detail is exhausting and the potential for long-term stability is lacking.
A hitting coach’s schedule doesn’t end when the season concludes, either. It may not be a 365-day per year job, but thanks to the advent of new technology and ever-increasing stakes, it is close to a daily, year-round endeavor.
“I think probably in the last eight years, it’s become more of a full-time thing,” Giants hitting coach Alonzo Powell said of his job. “With technology, guys have access to video, guys are working out in the offseason and they send you video to let you know what they’re working on.