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The Altoona Curve will take the field in just a few short months, but they'll be doing so under a new manager during the 2025 season.
This comes after 2024 manager Robby Hammock left the Pirates organization recently to take a role as the Major League field coordinator for the San Diego Padres. Hammock led the Curve to a 62-76 record last season after coaching the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers the previous two seasons.
Hammock will return to the Padres organization where he served as hitting coach for the Triple A El Paso Chihuahuas in 2022 prior to coming to joining the Pirates. Prior to his stint with the Padres, Hammock was a quality control and catching coach with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
As a player, Hammock is most known for being the catcher for Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson's perfect game on May 18, 2004.
The Pirates organization has not yet announced the coaching staff assignments for the 2025 season.