Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez rounded out his coaching staff Friday, hiring Larry Parrish as the hitting coach.
Parrish had been manager of Detroit's Triple-A team in Toledo since 2003.
Parrish takes over for Terry Pendleton in a shake-up of the Braves' coaching staff after longtime manager Bobby Cox retired and was replaced by Gonzalez.
"Larry has a great reputation in the game and came highly recommended," Gonzalez said. "His background truly speaks for itself. This is an extremely hardworking group of coaches who are great communicators."
Braves Name Parrish Hitting Coach