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The Phillies May Have Hired the Worst Pitching Coach in Baseball
By Kyle Scott
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Jim Salisbury reports on the Phillies’ latest hire:
The Phillies will hire Bob McClure to be their next pitching coach, according to sources. The hire ends a coaching search that lasted 53 days and included at least 12 candidates.
McClure, 61, was the pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals from 2006-11 and for the Red Sox in 2012.
McClure’s staffs:
2006 Royals: Worst ERA in baseball (5.65).
2007 Royals: 16th lowest ERA in baseball (4.48).
2008 Royals: 22nd lowest ERA in baseball (4.48)
2009 Royals: 26th lowest ERA in baseball (4.83).
2010 Royals: 29th lowest ERA in baseball (4.97).
2011 Royals: 27th lowest ERA in baseball (4.44).
2012 Red Sox: 27th lowest ERA in baseball (4.70).
Can’t wait!
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.