Derek Shomon

Derek Shomon is an American baseball coach.

Early and personal life

Shomon was raised in Glenview, Illinois, and played Little League Baseball for Northbrook. ^[1] His father died of oral cancer when Shomon was eight years old. ^[2] In 2008, he graduated from Glenbrook South High School. ^{[1] [3]}

Shomon is married to Keriann. Their son was born in March 2023 with cerebral palsy and uses an augmentative and alternative communication device and American Sign Language. ^{[2] [4] [5]}

Coaching career

Shomon began his coaching career as a bullpen catcher for the Frontier League's Schaumburg Boomers in 2012. ^[1] He has also coached in the American Association. ^[6] In 2021, Shomon joined the Minnesota Twins organization, working one year each as the hitting coach of the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and Wichita Wind Surge. During the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Shomon was an assistant hitting coach at the major league level. In November 2025, the Chicago White Sox hired Shomon as lead hitting coach. ^[1]

References

1. Merkin, Scott (November 7, 2025). "Chicago native Shomon hired as new White Sox hitting coach". MLB.com. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
2. Di Nicola, Christina (June 15, 2025). "Fatherhood gives Shomon new perspective on the game". MLB.com. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
3. Pope, Lamond (November 7, 2025). "Glenbrook South graduate Derek Shomon steps into new role as Chicago White Sox hitting coach: 'I'm back home'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
4. Merkin, Scott (November 29, 2025). "In new job, White Sox hitting coach closer to precious family moments". MLB.com. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
5. Hayes, Dan (June 18, 2024). "Beyond baseball: Twins' coach left the team to be with ailing son, who's now hitting his stride". The Athletic. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
6. Williams, Kyle (November 11, 2025). "New hitting coach Derek Shomon's energetic, no-nonsense approach will be key for young White Sox lineup". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 9, 2026.