The Cleveland Indians have named Tim Belcher
their new pitching coach, as the team begins to fill out its staff for new
manager Manny Acta.
Belcher has spent the last eight seasons as a special assistant with the
Indians in their baseball operations department. Prior to that, Belcher spent
14 seasons pitching in the majors for the Dodgers, Reds, White Sox,
Tigers, Mariners, Royals and Angels. His career ended after 2000 with a record
of 146-140 and a 4.16 earned run average in 394 games -- 373 starts.
A native of Mount Gilead, Ohio, Belcher has worked with Indians pitchers at
each minor league level and has also provided assistance during Spring
Training.
Belcher replaces Carl Willis, who had served as the team's pitching coach
since 2003.
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