The Baltimore Orioles announced eight former players will be joining the team as guest coaches for Spring Training this year. This year’s guest coaches include Robinson Chirinos, J.J. Hardy, Adam Jones, Ben McDonald, Scott McGregor, Eddie Murray, Brian Roberts, and Matt Wieters. Together, the guest coaches have 22 All-Star selections, 12 Gold Gloves, and five Silver Slugger Awards.
Below is the complete list of guest coaches and the guest coaching schedule.
Scott McGregor: February 18-25
Brian Roberts: February 20-24
J.J. Hardy: February 22-28
Ben McDonald: February 22-27
Eddie Murray: February 28 – March 4
Robinson Chirinos: March 1-5
Adam Jones: March 2-9
Matt Wieters: March 5-8
Orioles Spring Training: Meet the Coaches
Robinson Chirinos
Catcher Robinson Chirinos appeared in 67 games in his lone season with the Orioles in 2022. Chirinos retired at the end of the season after 11 years of MLB service time. Manager Brandon Hyde credits Chirinos for being instrumental in creating a winning culture in Baltimore.
J.J. Hardy
Shortstop J.J. Hardy spent seven seasons with the Orioles from 2011-2017. During his tenure, Hardy appeared in 889 games and slashing .252/.293/.398 with 107 home runs and 385 RBIs. Hardy ranks second in home runs for Orioles shortstops trailing only Cal Ripken, Jr. (345). He played a crucial role in the Orioles postseason appearance in 2012, marking their first postseason appearance in 14 years. Hardy is a two-time All-Star, and won three Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger as an Oriole. J.J. Hardy was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame in 2018.
Adam Jones
Center fielder Adam Jones played 11 of his 14 MLB seasons with the Orioles from 2008-2018. Jones is a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, three-time Most Valuable Oriole, and a Silver Slugger winner. He played a key role in the Orioles resurgent teams that won more games than any other American League team from 2012-2016. He ranks among the Orioles overall career leaders in multiple categories including hits, runs scored, home runs, extra-base hits, RBIs, and games played. Jones is the all-time home run leader at Oriole Park with 146 home runs. He officially retired as an Oriole after signing a ceremonial contract in 2023.
Ben McDonald
Right-handed pitcher Ben McDonald was the first overall draft pick by the Orioles in the first-player draft in 1989. He spent seven seasons with the Orioles from 1989-1995. McDonald had a 58-58 record and a 3.89 ERA in his seven seasons in Baltimore. McDonald joined the Orioles broadcast team as a color commentator for MASN in 2018.
Scott McGregor
Left-handed pitcher Scott McGregor spent his entire 13-year career with the Orioles from 1976-1988. He was an integral member of the Orioles 1983 World Series throwing a complete game shutout to win the series. McGregor finished his career with a 138-108 record and a 3.99 ERA. He was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame in 1990.
Eddie Murray
First baseman Eddie Murray was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003 and is one of seven players in MLB history to be in the 3,000 hit and 500 home run clubs. Murray spent 13 seasons with the Orioles from 1977-1988 before returning to the team in 1996. As an Oriole Murray was a seven-time All-Star, a seven-time Most Valuable Oriole, a five-time Orioles triple crown winner, and averaged .300 or better in five seasons. He currently serves as a Special Advisor and Community Liaison for the Orioles.
Brian Roberts
Second baseman Brian Roberts spent 13 seasons with the Orioles from 2001-2013. He ranks first among second basemen in Orioles history in nearly all major offensive categories. Roberts is also among Orioles career leaders in stolen bases, doubles, runs, triples, extra-base hits, walks, hits, at-bats, and total bases. The two-time All-Star was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame and joined the Orioles Radio Network as a color commentator in 2018.
Matt Wieters
Catcher Matt Wieters was drafted by the Orioles in 2007 and spent eight years with the team from 2009-2016. With the Orioles he batted .256/.318/.421 over eight seasons. Wieters is a four-time All-Star and a two-time Gold Glove winner.
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