Brian Kaplan
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Brian Kaplan (born March 8, 1982) is an American professional baseball coach who currently serves as the pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was the assistant pitching coach for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2022 to 2024. He joined the Diamondbacks coaching staff before the 2025 season started.
Key Information
Career
[edit]Kaplan played baseball at Father Lopez Catholic High School[1] and college baseball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 2000 and 2001.[2] However, his playing career was affected by the condition later known as thoracic outlet syndrome.[3] After transferring to Santa Fe Community College to play for the Santa Fe Saints for the remainder of 2001, as well as 2002,[2] he became a fitness equipment salesman and athletic trainer.[3][4]
Kaplan was hired by the Philadelphia Phillies in November 2021 as an assistant pitching coach,[3] his first coaching role in Major League Baseball.[5][6] On November 12, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks hired Kaplan as pitching coach for the 2025 season.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Baseball Inks Six In Early Signing Period". Notre Dame Fighting Irish. November 22, 1999. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "D-backs hire Brian Kaplan as pitching coach". MLB.com. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c Zolecki, Todd (March 10, 2022). "Kaplan changing how Phils develop pitchers". MLB.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Romero, José M. (November 12, 2024). "Diamondbacks turn to Phillies assistant Brian Kaplan as new pitching coach". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Lauber, Scott (November 12, 2024). "Diamondbacks hire Phillies' Brian Kaplan as pitching coach". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Gelb, Matt (November 12, 2024). "Phillies lose Brian Kaplan, who joins Diamondbacks as pitching coach". The Athletic. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Diamondbacks hire Phillies' Brian Kaplan to be pitching coach". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Gilbert, Steve (November 13, 2024). "'Immediate connection' brings Brian Kaplan to D-backs as pitching coach". MLB.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)