San Diego Padres bullpen coach Ben Fritz has been named the new pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking a significant coaching move in Major League Baseball.
Fritz, who wore number 53 for the Padres, served as the team's bullpen coach. He was photographed on the field at Petco Park during a pregame ceremony on May 7, 2026, ahead of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Diamondbacks will be Fritz's first major league pitching coach role after his tenure with the Padres organization.
