MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. will be on the USA Baseball coaching staff for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, the team announced Tuesday.
The 13-time All-Star will work as a hitting coach for the team. Griffey Jr. was known for his hitting prowess during his MLB career. He currently ranks seventh for most career home runs in MLB history with 630.
Griffey Jr. was announced alongside five other coaches who will join manager Mark DeRosa for the international competition set to take place next year.