Overview
- Local reports citing people with direct knowledge say Ecker will serve as Craig Albernaz’s bench coach, with a formal team announcement still pending.
- Ecker worked alongside Albernaz on the Giants’ staff in 2020–21 before moving to Texas in a leadership role over the offense.
- The Rangers removed Ecker’s bench coach title before 2025 and dismissed him in early May after the lineup struggled.
- He was part of Texas’ 2023 World Series championship run that included an ALDS sweep of Baltimore.
- Ecker is expected to replace Robinson Chirinos, and the hire comes as Baltimore assembles a new staff that also includes Jason Bourgeois and Dustin Lind.