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Tim Hyers calls Boston Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse ‘brother in this game,’ confidence in successor despite offensive struggles
“Pete is really smart,” Hyers said. “He’s a great hitting coach. I have all the confidence in the world in Pete. He made me a better hitting coach being a partner with him and co-worker. He’s really, really good. I’m sure him being the head guy, there’s things he’s going to have to learn and things you don’t see until you walk in those shoes. Adjustments to make. To me, it’s brand new every year. You have to maneuver how you want to help each hitter and how you want to help this team. And what’s the makeup of your team? When they go through slumps, how do you help them? Is it push or back off? What do you do?” Hyers also added, “I had all the confidence in the world with Pete. They’re going to be in great hands. So if there was a time for me to walk away, it was the time.”
Hyers said he’s sure the Red Sox have implemented some new systems and hitters are still adjusting.
“But overall, hitting is down this year,” Hyers said. “There’s a few clubs tearing it up. But for the most part, there’s a lot of clubs that are trying to find their footing here early in the season. I think pitching has put it to us offensively. No excuses, but I do feel that kind of the late start, maybe some of the hitters didn’t get their footing, their timing like they are usually accustomed to. And that could play a part in it.”
Originally Posted by moonslav59
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