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Cubs hire Chicago native John Mallee as new hitting coach

BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter October 9, 2014

The Cubs didn’t have to go far to find their next hitting coach. They hired Mount Carmel High School grad John Mallee from the Astros’ staff this week to replace Bill Mueller.

They also hired former Cubs outfielder Doug Dascenzo as first-base and outfield coach, shifting first-base coach Eric Hinske to assistant hitting coach, to complete their 2015 coaching staff.

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Cubs hire John Mallee as batting coach

Posted on October 9, 2014 | By Ultimate Astros

The hitting coach who helped the Astros to their first batting champion in franchise history has left the organization.

John Mallee has signed on as the hitting coach for the Chicago Cubs, opting to move closer to home after two years as the Astros’ lead hitting coach. The 45-year-old Mallee was born in Chicago and attended both Chicago State University and the University of Illinois.

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