Giants Add Oscar Bernard as Assistant Hitting Coach

The San Francisco Giants are making a significant addition to their coaching staff by hiring Oscar Bernard as an assistant hitting coach, as reported by Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic on Bluesky. Bernard will collaborate closely with lead hitting instructor Pat Burrell in his new role.

Bernard, 41, brings a wealth of experience from his time with the San Diego Padres. During the 2023 season, he served as an assistant hitting coach under manager Bob Melvin. Following Melvin's move to the San Francisco Giants, Bernard returned to a minor league hitting coordinator role in San Diego for the current year. His tenure with the Padres includes a stint as a hitting coordinator from 2016 to 2022.

​Bernard's career also features significant work with minor league hitters in the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs organizations. His extensive background in player development and hitting instruction is expected to enhance the Giants' offensive strategy and player performance.