Milwaukee Brewers Extend Pitching Coach Chris Hook

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that pitching coach Chris Hook will return for the 2025 season under a multi-year contract, marking his continued presence in the organization for nearly two decades. Hook has significantly contributed to the team's success, with Milwaukee ranking among the MLB's top five in strikeouts, opponents' batting average, and ERA since he took over as pitching coach in 2019. Manager Pat Murphy and GM Matt Arnold praised Hook for his ability to develop pitchers and maintain strong performance despite challenges, including injuries and trades of key players. The Brewers also recently made changes to their coaching staff, promoting Al LeBoeuf and Eric Theisen while parting ways with co-hitting coach Ozzie Timmons. Meanwhile, first base coach Quintin Berry is expected not to return for the 2025 season. Hook's leadership has been instrumental in the team's success, including a franchise record for strikeouts and top-five finishes in ERA in the past few seasons.