The Cincinnati Reds announced Thursday that they have hired Chris Valaika as Director of Hitting and Major League Hitting Coach.

Valaika spent the past three seasons as the Guardians’ hitting coach, including two seasons under Reds Manager Terry Francona.

He also played for the Reds for parts of two seasons in 2010 and 2011. Watch the announcement below:

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