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Royals Hire McFerran as Pitching Coach, Eye Outfield Bat

11/26/2025

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The Royals hired Mike McFerran as assistant pitching coach, joining Brian Sweeney and Mitch Stetter.
McFerran, formerly with the Athletics, brings analytics and player development experience.
He has worked with Wake Forest pitchers to help innovate Royals' pitching strategies.
They will pursue an outfield bat to bolster the lineup that includes Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez.

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Story summary

The Royals hired Mike McFerran as assistant pitching coach, joining Brian Sweeney and Mitch Stetter.
McFerran, formerly with the Athletics, brings analytics and player development experience.
He has worked with Wake Forest pitchers to help innovate Royals' pitching strategies.
They will pursue an outfield bat to bolster the lineup that includes Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez.