LA Times: Rick Eckstein to provide 'quality control' for Angels

[AngelsWin.com]

He is the team's player information coach, a newly created position that combines scouting and on-field coaching duties. GM Jerry Dipoto calls it a hybrid role.

The name is familiar, but the title is not. The Angels hired Rick Eckstein, the older brother of former World Series-winning Angels shortstop David Eckstein, as their major league player information coach in November, which begs the question:

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[Chuck]

This is a great role and position that the Angels have filled. 

 

I'm super excited of all the additions we've added this past offseason. 

[Tyler]

Sounds like an interesting job they created. Seems like a fun.

Edited March 31, 2014 by Shane

[SoWhat]

The organization is definetly heading in the right direction. I'd like to see Dipoto get an extension

[brainfadetoday]

I wonder what other teams have already implemented this role?

[YouthofToday]

Evidenced-based decisions > creationist bullshiz

[Fontana Halo]

I saw an interview with him on one of the ST shows and he seems like he has a vision and plan. It's refreshing seeing someone on the staff talk to the press and not answer like they were being asked a trick question.

[disarcina]

Sabremetrics guy?

 

"Hey, DiPoto, we can't cut this guy, his fantasy league value is up"

[disarcina]

Well, it's a better 'newly' created position than the 'psychic guru' or whatever it was that Jamie McCourt had her then hubby Frank pay for with the Dodgers.

 

what a debacle.........