(670 The Score) The White Sox announced their player development staff and assignments for the 2019 season Tuesday afternoon.
The group will continue to be led by director of player development Chris Getz, who's entering his third season on the job.
Mark Grudzielanek will return as the manager of Triple-A Charlotte, while Omar Vizquel has been promoted from Class-A Winston-Salem to manage Double-A Birmingham. Former big leaguers Frank Menechino (hitting coach at Charlotte) and Wes Helms (coach at Birmingham) will enter their first season in the White Sox's system.
Menechino served as the hitting coach for the Marlins from 2014-'18. Helms served as the bench coach for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in the Philadelphia organization last season.
Here's a look at the White Sox's player development staff and their assignments.
Player Development InstructorsDirector of Player Development: Chris GetzField Coordinator: Doug SissonDirector of Minor League Pitching Instruction: Kirk ChampionAssistant Pitching Coordinator: Everett TeafordAssistant Pitching Coordinator: J.R. PerdewHitting Coordinator: Mike GellingerHitting Analytics Instructor: Matt LisleCatching Coordinator: John OrtonOutfield/Baserunning Coordinator: Aaron RowandLeadership and Development Coordinator: Ben BroussardStrength and Conditioning Coordinator: Dale TorborgMedical Coordinator: Scott TakaoPhysical Therapist/Rehab Coordinator: Derek Garris
Assistants to Player DevelopmentAssistant, Player Development: Rafael SantanaAssistant, Player Development: Tommy ThompsonAssistant, Player Development: Rod LarsonAssistant, Player Development: Graham HarboeRehab Pitching Coach: Brian DrahmanEducation Coordinator: Erin SantanaLatin/Cultural Development Coordinator: Anthony Santiago
Arizona OperationsFacility Manager: Joe LachcikMinor League Clubhouse and Equipment Manager: Dan FloodAssistant Minor League Clubhouse Manager: Bryant BiasottiLatin Education Assistant: Grant Flick
Triple-A CharlotteManager: Mark Grudzielanek Pitching Coach: Steve McCatty Hitting Coach: Frank MenechinoCoach: Guillermo QuirozTrainer: Josh Fallin Conditioning: Shawn Powell
Double-A BirminghamManager: Omar Vizquel Pitching Coach: Richard Dotson Hitting Coach: Charlie PoeCoach: Wes HelmsTrainer: Corey BartonConditioning: Tim Rodmaker
Class-A Winston-SalemManager: Justin JirschelePitching Coach: Matt ZaleskiHitting Coach: Jamie DismukeTrainer: Hyeon KimConditioning: George Timke
Class-A KannapolisManager: Ryan NewmanPitching Coach: José BautistaHitting Coach: Cole ArmstrongCoach: Ryan JohansenTrainer: Joe GeckConditioning: Goldy Simmons
Advanced Rookie Great FallsManager: Tim EsmayPitching Coach: John ElyHitting Coach: Cam SeitzerTrainer: Carson WootenConditioning: Tyler Gniadek
Arizona Rookie LeagueManager: Ever MagallanesPitching Coach: Felipe LiraHitting Coach: Gary WardCoach: Louis SilverioTrainer: Scott JohnsonConditioning: Daniel Cobian
Domincan Republic AcademyField Coordinator: Guillermo ReyesComplex Operations Coordinator: Manuel SantanaAssistant, Administration: Carolina SantosManager: Ángel RosarioPitching Coach: Leo HernándezHitting Coach: Ángel GonzálezAssistant Pitching Coach: José BritoAssistant Hitting Coach: Charlie RomeroOutfield Coach: Julio RamírezTrainer: José Del VillarConditioning Coach: Pedro Gómez




