Braves hire Seitzer as hitting coach

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Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have hired Kevin Seitzer to replace Greg Walker as hitting coach.

The 52-year-old Seitzer was the hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays this past season. He also served in a similar position for the Kansas City Royals from 2009-12 and the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2007.

“Kevin is a well-respected, experienced hitting coach,” Braves president of baseball operations John Hart said in a statement Monday. “He was a great player and as a coach he has a skill set that will benefit our club.”

A two-time All-Star, Seitzer batted .295 in 12 seasons with the Royals, Milwaukee, Oakland and Cleveland.

Walker resigned after the Braves finished ahead of only San Diego in the majors with 573 runs scored.

The Braves also named Jose Castro the assistant hitting coach.

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