The Angels have hired Marcus Thames as their new hitting coach, along with a new assistant hitting coach in Phil Plantier and a new assistant pitching coach in Bill Hezel.
Angels manager Phil Nevin previously worked with Thames when the two were with the New York Yankees. Both were fired by the Yankees following the 2021 season.
Thames is a former major leaguer who played left field, first base and was a designated hitter. He spent most of his career with the Detroit Tigers and also played for the Dodgers, Yankees and Texas Rangers. He spent last season as the Miami Marlins hitting coach.