SportsBeat KC: Royals shake up staff by firing hitting coach. That addresses half the problem
The Royals fired hitting coach Terry Bradshaw and elevated Alec Zumwalt. But offense isn’t the Royals only problem. What might be next?
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Show Notes
The first big change from the Royals disappointing season came Monday when hitting coach Terry Bradshaw was fired and Alec Zumwalt took over the position. Are more moves on the horizon?
Perhaps, if the Royals don’t show signs of improvement soon. On today’s SportsBeat KC, columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell discuss the recent events with host Blair Kerkhoff and their impact.
The show started as a SportsBeat Live.
Royals hitting coaches since 2009
2009-2012 Kevin Seitzer
2013 Jack Maloof, George Brett, Pedro Grifol
2014 Grifol, Dale Sveum
2015-17 Sevum
2018-2022 Terry Bradshaw
2022 Alec Zumwalt
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