The New York Yankees are turning to Sean Casey as their new hitting coach, the team announced Monday.
Casey, 49, has been working as an analyst for MLB Network since he retired as a major league player in 2008.
“I’m just really excited about having this opportunity in the second half to impact the guys in the lineup,” Casey said in a statement released by the team. “The Yankees have a lot of professional hitters, and I’m looking forward to connecting with them and getting on the same page. I’ve already spoken with both [assistant hitting coaches] Brad Wilkerson and Casey Dykes, and I can’t wait to utilize their skills and everything they have to offer. As far as our hitters go, I think every guy is different.