Breaking: The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the coaching staff for their Triple-A affiliate and their Double-A affiliate for the 2025 season with 3 high profile names absent

Lehigh Valley IronPigs Coaching Staff:

• Manager: Anthony Contreras returns for his fourth consecutive season as the IronPigs’ manager. Under his leadership, the team has maintained a competitive record, with numerous players advancing to the major leagues.

• Bench Coach: Chris “Tank” Adamson continues in his role for a second season. A native of Sydney, Australia, Adamson has a rich background in both playing and coaching, including managing roles within the Australian Baseball League.

• Pitching Coaches: Phil Cundari and Matt Ellmyer join the IronPigs as pitching coaches. Cundari, previously with the Reading Fightin Phils, brings extensive experience from both collegiate and professional levels. Ellmyer transitions from the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, marking his second season in the Phillies organization.

• Hitting Coach: Adam Lind, a former major league player with a 12-year career and 200 home runs, takes on the role of hitting coach. He made his coaching debut last year with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

• Athletic Trainers: Andrew Dodgson and Keita Isaji will oversee player health and conditioning. Dodgson enters his third season with the IronPigs, while Isaji joins from the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

• Strength & Conditioning Coach: Bruce Peditto transitions from the Reading Fightin Phils to the IronPigs, continuing his tenure within the Phillies organization since 2017.

• Manager, Clubhouse Services & Team Travel: Jason Ross continues in this role after being named International League Home Clubhouse Manager of the Year for 2024.

• Video & Technology Associate: Trusten Annin joins the staff, bringing expertise in video analysis and technological support.

Reading Fightin Phils Coaching Staff:

• Manager: Al Pedrique leads the team, bringing a wealth of experience from various managerial and coaching positions within professional baseball.

• Hitting Coach: Brock Stassi, a former professional player, imparts his knowledge and experience to the team’s hitters.

• Pitching Coaches: Phil Cundari and Riley McCauley guide the pitching staff. Cundari, with a background in both collegiate and professional coaching, brings valuable insights, while McCauley contributes his expertise to developing the team’s pitchers.

• Strength & Conditioning Coach: Bruce Peditto focuses on the players’ physical development and conditioning, ensuring they maintain peak performance throughout the season.

• Athletic Trainer: Meaghan Flaherty is responsible for the health and rehabilitation of the players, addressing injuries and implementing preventive measures.

• Development Coach: Karl Ellison works on the overall development of the players, focusing on skill enhancement and strategic understanding of the game.

These coaching appointments reflect the Phillies’ commitment to fostering talent and maintaining a strong developmental system within their minor league affiliates.