D-Backs name Dave Magadan hitting coach

The Arizona Diamondbacks have named Dave Magadan their new hitting coach, the team announced Wednesday.

Magadan will succeed Turner Ward, who left the club to pursue other opportunities.

The Rangers finished in the top 10 in a number of offensive categories under Magadan's tutelage last season, including third in runs per game (4.64), eighth in OPS (.739), and 10th in team batting average (.257).

He has extensive experience as a hitting coach, previously filling the role for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers.

The 53-year-old enjoyed a lengthy 16-year career in the majors as an infielder, boasting a .288/.390/.377 slash line across 1,582 games.