Overview
- Local reports say Lind will be the first coach added to Craig Albernaz’s big-league staff.
- He spent the past two seasons as a Phillies assistant hitting coach after four years on the Giants’ hitting staff alongside Albernaz.
- Lind is known for cutting chase rates and prioritizing plate discipline, aligning with Baltimore’s stated offensive approach.
- The Orioles recently parted with lead coach Cody Asche and assistants Sherman Johnson and Tommy Joseph, plus bench coach Robinson Chirinos and first base coach Anthony Sanders.
- Baltimore’s offense struggled in 2025 with a .235 average and a .699 OPS, underscoring the push to recalibrate the batting group.