The Texas Rangers coaching staff is going through an entire overhaul under new manager Skip Schumaker. Chris Young and Schumaker are planning to go a totally different direction it would appear.
We begin with some statistics. Since the end of the 1990 season, the Texas Rangers have had 5 seasons with an ERA under 4.00. Mike Maddux was the pitching coach in all 5 seasons.
Mike Maddux Gone
In fact, since the end of the 1990 season they have had 14 season with an ERA of 4.50 or lower. Mike Maddux was the pitching coach for 10 of those seasons.
Maddux makes a huge difference for any team he is a part of as a pitching coach, and I believe the pitching will suffer as a result of him being gone.
Tony Beasley Exits
The other fan favorite that has been let go was Tony Beasley. As one of my favorite coaches to talk to when I attend games for Dallas Sports Nation, I am personally sad to see him go.
He was an inspiration to players, media and fans alike. It will be different to cover a game without Beasley there to talk to.
No More Bobby Wilson
The third coach was catching coach Bobby Wilson. The Ranger have had one of the best catching staffs in baseball defensively over his tenure here and he will also be missed.
I understand that change is inevitable, but it seems like the 2023 Rangers coaching staff is all gone at this point. The Rangers are definitely moving in a different direction after back to back disappointing seasons.
We of course do not know who will be next in these positions, we just know who it will not be. There will most likely be more cuts to come as the team looks to cut salary for the upcoming season any way they can.
According to Sports Illustrated, [Chris] Young said during his end-of-year press conference that the team doesn’t not intend to spend above the first competitive balance tax threshold in 2026 which is $244 million. There is good news for the Rangers in that regard.
We will keep you updated here as news breaks about roster moves and coaching staff additions going forward.
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