Scott Kingery reflects on struggles with Phillies coaching changes as he joins Angels
newsweek.com — January 24, 2025, 10:01 PM UTC
Scott Kingery, a former infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, struggled after a coaching change in 2019-20. He signed a six-year contract before his MLB debut but played only 52 games from 2020-23, leading to a buyout of his contract. Kingery attributed his difficulties to disagreements with the new coaching staff over hitting philosophy. He felt this left him in a challenging position to succeed and affected his performance. Now with the Los Angeles Angels, Kingery will compete for playing time in a crowded infield. Injuries to two Angels players may provide him with opportunities in the upcoming season.