Back to the San Francisco Giants Newsfeed

Giants hire Pat Burrell to coach hitters in San Jose, send familiar face to manage in minors

One of the greatest prep athletes in San Jose history is returning to the area as a coach in the San Francisco Giants’ organization.

Pat Burrell, a Bellarmine Prep product and World Series champion with the 2010 Giants, will be the new hitting coach for the High-A San Jose Giants.

Error 0:

The San Jose Giants announced their 2020 coaching staff Monday and Burrell will work under new manager Dennis Pelfrey, who spent the last five seasons managing the Florence Freedom in the International League.

Burrell starred as a quarterback and outfielder at Bellarmine before playing college baseball at Miami.