Ron Washington

[ncbravesfan]

Any idea why Washington isn't the Braves' third base coach? Is it a licensing issue?

[Scott]

I don't believe any base coaches are in.

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[franch1se]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scott

I don't believe any base coaches are in. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Operation Sports mobile app

That's not true, Padres 3B coach Glenn Hoffman is in.

[SoxSoxSox]

Just played against the Royals and Rusty Kuntz was in there at first base.

[HolyStroke3]

I don't think he was in last year either. The A's had a generic 3rd base coach (that looked like Wash and wore the same number)

[WaitTilNextYear]

Quote: Originally Posted by ncbravesfan

Any idea why Washington isn't the Braves' third base coach? Is it a licensing issue?

Is this Wash's first year in that capacity with the Braves? If so, that would make sense because the game is usually a year behind when a new coach/manager is hired. For example, some generic dude managed the Nats instead of Dusty Baker in MLB 16. This is pretty common to see. I believe it was the same for Joe Maddon and the Cubs in MLB 15.

[jdl24]

It's specific to Wash. He wasn't in last years game either. Most likely licensing issue. News A's 3rd coach Chip Hale #4 is in the game.

[kehlis]

Yea, it's specific to Wash.

Don't know the why, assuming it's a licensing issue to some degree because it's clearly not an oversight. Last year his likeness was on the field and Matty V even said his actual name but menus/jersey reflected a random name.