Brett Pill, named Rockies new hitting coach, faces big challenge

Brett Pill, named Rockies new hitting coach, faces big challenge

Brett Pill, named the Rockies' new hitting coach, is takes with fixing one of the major leagues' worst offenses.

Rockies Appoint Brett Pill as Hitting Coach for 2026 Season

The Rockies have appointed Brett Pill, former MLB first baseman, as their new hitting coach. Pill, who previously spent six seasons with the Dodgers and was promoted from minor league hitting coordinator, takes on this role amid significant struggles for Colorado's offense. The team finished the 2025 season with a record of 43-119, marking them as the worst offensive team in the league. Pill's experience, including a stint with the Kia Tigers as…

Rockies Hire Brett Pill As Hitting Coach

The Rockies announced the hiring of former MLB first baseman Brett Pill as their hitting coach. The 41-year-old joins Warren Schaeffer’s staff after six seasons with the Dodgers. Pill had spent three years as a Double-A hitting coach in the L.A. system before getting a promotion to minor league hitting coordinator in 2023. Pill is best known for his three-year stint playing in MLB for the Giants. He appeared in 111 games between 2011-13. Pill sp…