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Chiti started his coaching career in 1982 with the Texas Rangers organization. He also worked as a coach or a ] in the Baltimore and ] systems, and coached in the ] in 1995 for ] team. Chiti returned to the Rangers in 2002. After serving as a special assistant to the ] in 2002-2003, the next two years he served as director of player personnel. ] marked his first season as the Rangers bullpen coach. | Chiti started his coaching career in 1982 with the Texas Rangers organization. He also worked as a coach or a ] in the Baltimore and ] systems, and coached in the ] in 1995 for ] team. Chiti returned to the Rangers in 2002. After serving as a special assistant to the ] in 2002-2003, the next two years he served as director of player personnel. ] marked his first season as the Rangers bullpen coach. | ||
In October 2006, the Texas Rangers signed ] as their new ] for the ] season. Washington kept Chiti as the bullpen coach, as well hitting coach ] and pitching coach ]. Former ] manager ] joined the staff as bench coach, although his contract was not renewed at the end of the disappointing 2008 season |
In October 2006, the Texas Rangers signed ] as their new ] for the ] season. Washington kept Chiti as the bullpen coach, as well hitting coach ] and pitching coach ]. Former ] manager ] joined the staff as bench coach, although his contract was not renewed at the end of the disappointing 2008 season. | ||
Chiti was also a special assistant to Atlanta Braves GM ] however on November 8, 2013 he was hired as bullpen coach for the Baltimore Orioles replacing interim coach ]. | Chiti was also a special assistant to Atlanta Braves GM ] however on November 8, 2013 he was hired as bullpen coach for the Baltimore Orioles replacing interim coach ]. |
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Dom Chiti | |
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Born: (1958-12-10) December 10, 1958 (age 66) Independence, Missouri | |
Bats: LeftThrows: Left | |
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Harry Dominic Chiti (born December 10, 1958 in Independence, Missouri) is the former bullpen coach of the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers. He is a former left handed pitcher in the minor leagues. He is the son of former major league catcher Harry Chiti.
Playing career
An All-America team member, Chiti was a second round selection of the Atlanta Braves in the 1976 draft. He started his professional career with the Kingston Braves in 1976 and played in the Atlanta organization for five seasons. Considered as the Braves top prospect after pitching for Savannah in 1977, he was selected to the Western Carolinas All-Star team in 1978 while playing at Greenwood, however he suffered serious arm problems late in the season. Chiti also played for the Baltimore Orioles organization in 1981 before retiring.
Coaching career
Chiti started his coaching career in 1982 with the Texas Rangers organization. He also worked as a coach or a scout in the Baltimore and Cleveland systems, and coached in the Venezuelan Winter League in 1995 for Caribes team. Chiti returned to the Rangers in 2002. After serving as a special assistant to the general manager in 2002-2003, the next two years he served as director of player personnel. 2006 marked his first season as the Rangers bullpen coach.
In October 2006, the Texas Rangers signed Ron Washington as their new manager for the 2007 season. Washington kept Chiti as the bullpen coach, as well hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo and pitching coach Mark Connor. Former Oakland manager Art Howe joined the staff as bench coach, although his contract was not renewed at the end of the disappointing 2008 season.
Chiti was also a special assistant to Atlanta Braves GM Frank Wren however on November 8, 2013 he was hired as bullpen coach for the Baltimore Orioles replacing interim coach Scott McGregor.
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Preceded byScott McGregor (interim) | Baltimore Orioles bullpen coach 2014–2016 |
Succeeded byAlan Mills |
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