The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has named Chino Cadahia as the Major League bench coach.

“Chino brings enthusiasm and a great amount of experience as a catching instructor and communicator as well as four years working with Bobby Cox as the bench coach in Atlanta,” Royals General Manager Dayton Moore said. “He will be a huge asset to Ned and the entire organization.”

Cadahia joined the Royals in 2011 as a special assistant to player development after 15 seasons in the Braves organization, including the 2007-2010 season’s serving as the Major League bench coach with manager Bobby Cox.

— Royals Media Relations —