Chris Apecechea

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38+13 innings pitched. [4]

Career

Following the conclusion of his collegiate career in 2021, Apecechea worked as a solutions contributor at Tread Athletics, a Charlotte, North Carolina–based baseball training facility whose clientele includes major league players and prospects. [5]

On June 30, 2022, Apecechea was hired by the San Diego Padres organization to serve as a pitching performance analyst. [6]

Prior to the 2024 season, the Padres announced that Apecechea had been added to the major league coaching staff under the role of "coaching assistant, pitching." [7]

Personal life

Apecechea's uncle, Zach Elliott, played professionally in the Philadelphia Phillies organization from 1995 to 1997. [8]

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Chris Apecechea
San Diego Padres
Coach
Born: (1998-01-08) January 8, 1998 (age 26)
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right