Pete Fatse Hired as Philadelphia Phillies Hitting Coach
Former Boston Red Sox coach Pete Fatse has been hired as the hitting coach for the Philadelphia Phillies. Fatse, who was previously fired by the Red Sox along with manager Alex Cora, takes on his new role with the Philadelphia…
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 26, 2026 —
Former Boston Red Sox coach Pete Fatse has been hired as the hitting coach for the Philadelphia Phillies, according to the information provided. The move gives Fatse a new role with the Philadelphia club after his tenure in Boston ended.
Fatse was previously fired by the Red Sox along with manager Alex Cora. The summary does not provide further details about the circumstances of their departures or say when the Phillies hired Fatse. It also does not specify the length or terms of his agreement with Philadelphia.
The available information identifies Fatse’s new position as hitting coach but does not describe his responsibilities, the Phillies’ plans for the coaching staff, or any comments from Fatse or the club. No date for the appointment was provided, and the summary does not include details about any other coaching changes.
Fatse’s move marks a change of organization following his departure from Boston. Beyond the hiring and his previous role with the Red Sox, further background about his coaching history was not included in the information provided. The summary also does not state whether the Phillies have made any additional announcements related to the appointment.
Accordingly, the confirmed details available are limited: Fatse is a former Red Sox coach, he was fired alongside Cora, and he has now been hired as the Phillies’ hitting coach. Additional information about the appointment, including its timing and terms, was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Christopher Smith on www.masslive.com, see more information here.
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