Don Kelly Has Pirates Hitters Ready Off The Bench
On a Major League Baseball coaching staff, you always hear about the jobs of the Manager, Pitching Coach, and Hitting Coach. However, one job you don't hear much about is the Bench Coach, and it is a role that Don Kelly is thriving in for the Pirates. When looking at the 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates, many fans are encouraged by the team performing above expectations early in the year. Manager Derek Shelton and Pitching Coach Oscar Marin have been getting a lot of the praise on the coaching staff for the turnaround, but that praise may also be due to another coach. Don Kelly, a Pittsburgh native and standout at Point Park University, joined Shelton's staff as Bench Coach in November of 2019, and has played a big role behind the scenes with the Pirates. Not only does he manage day-to-day operations around the team and help organize the entire Spring Training schedule, but he is also a part of another essential part of the game. Kelly is responsible for keeping the guys on ...