Laurila: Q&A with Rico Brogna, quality control in Anaheim
From SABR member David Laurila at FanGraphs on December 3, 2014:
Rico Brogna‘s primary role with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is to see if statistical data passes the eye test. His official title is Quality Control Coach, and he’s well-suited for the job. Brogna played nine big-league seasons and has scouted and managed in the minor leagues. He knows how to break down what happens on the field.
The 2014 season was Brogna’s first with the Angels, although he and general manager Jerry DiPoto go way back. They were teammates with the Mets in the 1990s and later worked together in the Diamondbacks organization.
Brogna began the year as a special assistant to the general manager, writing reports on players inside and outside the Angels’ system. He moved into his current role when Rick Eckstein, the club’s inaugural Quality Control Coach, departed in August for a job at the University of Kentucky.
According to the analytical Brogna, his day-to-day duties varied, but the focus remained the same.
Read the full article here: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/rico-brogna-quality-control-in-anaheim/
Originally published: December 3, 2014. Last Updated: December 3, 2014.