Scouting the AFL for future Mariners coaching candidates
The Arizona Fall League isn’t just for scouting players; some names to know as the Mariners look outside the organization for coaches
In the Arizona Fall League, several big-league managers have experience managing AFL teams, including Kevin Cash, AJ Hinch, Torey Lovullo, Derek Shelton, and Warren Schaeffer. The scouts are looking for new voices to join the Mariners' coaching staff, with several candidates on their radar. Billy Facteau, a development coach with the Norfolk Tides, has five years of experience as a development coach for the Orioles and has played college baseball at Lynn University.
He is still young and could be a good fit for the Mariners if they want to promote internally. Jeff Livesey, a hitting coach with the Reading Fightin’ Phils, has five years of experience as a MiLB hitting coach and has played professionally. He is known for his plainspoken approach and ability to translate data to players. Toby Nagel, a pitching coach with the Blue Wahoos, is a data-driven coach who is adept at explaining tech to players.
Rafael Neda, a manager with the ACL Brewers, has five years of experience managing and playing professionally. He is bilingual and was named to the Johnny Bench Award watchlist while playing for UNM. Ted Tom, the manager of the Salt River Rafters, is also considering adding fresh perspectives to his coaching staff.
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