Joe Cronin Named Phillies Assistant Hitting Coach
Scarborough native Joe Cronin has been named the assistant hitting coach for the Philadelphia Phillies. He previously worked for the Boston Red Sox in various coaching roles.
Portland Auburn, ME, October 27, 2026 —
Scarborough native Joe Cronin has been named assistant hitting coach for the Philadelphia Phillies, according to the information provided about the appointment. Cronin previously worked for the Boston Red Sox in various coaching roles.
The announcement identifies Cronin’s new position and his prior connection to the Red Sox, but does not specify when he will begin with Philadelphia or describe the responsibilities associated with the role. The particular coaching positions he held in Boston, and the dates of that work, were not provided.
No further details were included about the circumstances of the appointment, the Phillies’ hiring process or whether Cronin has held other roles in baseball. The information also does not identify a Phillies representative or provide a statement from Cronin or the team.
The appointment marks a move from his previous work with the Red Sox to a coaching position with Philadelphia. Beyond that change, the available information does not establish what prompted the hiring or offer details about the team’s coaching plans. Those points remain unspecified.
Cronin’s hometown is identified as Scarborough, but no additional biographical information was provided. The announcement does not include a start date, contract information or further detail about his coaching background. Accordingly, the confirmed details are limited to his appointment as the Phillies’ assistant hitting coach and his previous work in various coaching roles for the Red Sox.
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